Plymouth Haven Baptist Church

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Ways to live as leaders who stand with the persecuted: 1. Pray 2. Be informed 3. Advocate for Myanmar Today 4. Give and Partner

Scripture: Acts 6:8-12
Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, ... So they stirred up the people and the elders and the teachers of the law. …

Acts 7:54-8:1
When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look, ” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” At this they ... dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. ...While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” … On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

• Books of the Bible: New Testament, Acts