by Christian Education | Aug 9, 2026 | Stephen An Early Interpreter of Christianity
Sunday, August 9 The Witness of Martyrdom Acts 7:54-60 When they heard these things, they became enraged and ground their teeth at Stephen. But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God....
by Christian Education | Aug 8, 2026 | Stephen An Early Interpreter of Christianity
Saturday, August 8 Courageous Witness Acts 7:1, 44-53 Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute? They killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, and now you have become his betrayers and murderers. Acts 7:52 NRSVue For bold witnesses who...
by Christian Education | Aug 7, 2026 | Stephen An Early Interpreter of Christianity
Friday, August 7 Steadfast Witness Psalm 116:10-19 What shall I return to the LORD for all his bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD, I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. Psalm 116:12-14 NRSVue...
by Christian Education | Aug 6, 2026 | Stephen An Early Interpreter of Christianity
Thursday, August 6 Grateful Witness Psalm 116:1-9 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. I walk before the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 116:8-9 NRSVue It is a privilege to walk with God, who is responsible for...
by Christian Education | Aug 5, 2026 | Stephen An Early Interpreter of Christianity
Wednesday, August 5 Spirit-filled Witness Acts 6:7-14 Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Acts 6:8 NRSVue Before knowing anything else about Stephen, we are told he was full of grace and power. As others meet you, may they...
by Christian Education | Aug 4, 2026 | Stephen An Early Interpreter of Christianity
Tuesday, August 4 Overcoming Witness Revelation 12:7-11 But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death. Revelation 12:11 NRSVue We gained far more when we were willing...
