Acts 7:57-58

The human descendant who brings creation back under heaven’s authority observed how birds and animals have places to rest, while he himself had no fortress or palace where he could sleep safely. That’s the homeless king’s response to the person who says, “I will follow you wherever you go.” You’re at a disadvantage if you’re a businessperson who genuinely cares for your customers while your competitors gouge prices, avoid tax, manipulate markets, eradicate competition, underpay staff, profiteer from shortages, and sell vulnerable people what they do not need. Why democracy is not our message Related podcasts The mind of Christ (Phil 2) The royal law (James 2) The church’s role in the world Shaking the chains at Philippi (Acts 16) Beatitudes: blessings from the king Seeking to understand Jesus in the terms he chose to describe himself: son of man (his identity), and kingdom of God (his mission).…

The believers in the early church rapidly multiplied which also produced some rumblings of discontent. It is at this point we are introduced to Stephen and his…