Speaking Truth: Stephen's Bold Witness | Week 7 | Acts Series | Pastor Joel Wayne & Luke Bilberry

Pastor Joel and Luke discuss Acts chapter 7 and Stephen's bold speech before the religious leaders who would soon stone him. Stephen traces from Abraham through Joseph and Moses before calling his hearers stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears. Pastor Joel explains why conviction is a blessing for the mature believer, and Luke contrasts healthy conviction with guilt and shame. They look at how the world defines kindness as never offending anyone, define it biblically through the fruit of the Spirit, and point to Jesus' direct, loving conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. They talk about truth over preference within the church, how methodology shapes theology, and the crowd's response as they ground their teeth, stopped their ears and stoned Stephen. The episode closes with Stephen's vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God, his prayer, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them," and an encouragement that though the world may reject you, the King of kings has already received you. Grab your Bible, download your study guide at https://www.chapel-pointe.org/acts/, and subscribe today to join the journey!