Were you expecting a happy ending for Stephen in the second part of chapter 7? He had been doing such a masterful job of telling the story, connecting his fellow Jews. Surely, Stephen would have found favor with them. That is, until his tone changed and he began accusing his audience.
You may be wondering how I could say, “happy.” Think of it. Seeing Jesus and being in his presence is always a happy ending. It’s the ending I pray for all my loved ones, minus the stoning part. We are all going to die one day, and knowing Jesus makes death the beginning of our happy ending. Stephen saw Jesus in all his glory, and I imagine he was able to look past what the world was doing to him. Continue reading “Acts 7:37-60 – Happy Ending”
