GOD’S FAITHFULNESS, MAN’S REBELLION
Acts 6:9 – 7:60
The
Lamentations 3:22-23 - It is of the Lord's mercies that
we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. [23] They are new every
morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Deuteronomy 9:24 - Ye have been rebellious against
the Lord from the day that I knew you.
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In what ways is God faithful?
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In what ways are men rebellious?
One of the newly
appointed “deacons” in the early church was a Godly man named Stephen. Because of his powerful ministry he was
brought up on trumped up charges. His
sermon stresses two important truths. First,
God is faithful.
Second, man is
rebellious.
PRELUDE – ARREST OF STEPHEN – 6:8-15
CALL OF ABRAHAM – 7:1-8
CAPTIVITY OF JOSEPH – 7:9-17
CAREER OF MOSES – 7:18-36
CORRUPTION OF
CHAPEL OF GOD – 7:44-50
CONDEMNATION OF REBELLION – 7:51-53
POSTLUDE – STONING OF STEPHEN –
7:54-60