Sunday School Review

Lesson Title: STEPHEN’S MARTYRDOM

Faith Pathway/Faith Journey Topic: Paying The Price

Printed Text:   Acts 7:51-60; 8:1a (NIV)

Key Verse: Acts 7:59 (NIV)

While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Source: Townsend Press Sunday School Commentary 2012-2013

UNIFYING PRINCIPLE:

When strong leaders confront traditional ideas, their words may incite anger and violence. What causes such violent reactions? Stephen’s criticism of the religious establishment and his exaltation of Christ enraged the religious leaders, and they stoned him to death.