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===Devoted to Volunteer Service and Preaching=== | ===Devoted to Volunteer Service and Preaching=== | ||
Stephen, one of the seven deacons, was known for his great faith. He performed miracles<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A8&version=NIV Acts 6:8]</ref> while serving in church administration and engaged in theological discussions with the Jews, drawing from his deep understanding of the law. At that time, there were synagogues in Jerusalem established by Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia. Stephen engaged in discussions at these [[Synagogue|synagogues]], but no one could withstand the wisdom with which he spoke.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A9-10&version=NIV Acts 6:9-10]</ref> | Stephen, one of the seven deacons, was known for his great faith. He performed miracles<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A8&version=NIV Acts 6:8]</ref> while serving in church administration and engaged in theological discussions with the Jews, drawing from his deep understanding of the law. At that time, there were synagogues in Jerusalem established by Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and Asia. Stephen engaged in discussions at these [[The Synagogue|synagogues]], but no one could withstand the wisdom with which he spoke.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A9-10&version=NIV Acts 6:9-10]</ref> | ||
===Arrested by the Sanhedrin=== | ===Arrested by the Sanhedrin=== | ||
*'''The Jews’ Schemes''' | *'''The Jews’ Schemes''' | ||
[[file:Sanhedrin1.jpg |thumb| 200px |''The Sanhedrin, the highest judicial body in Jewish society'' by an unknown author, 1883]] | [[file:Sanhedrin1.jpg |thumb| 200px |''The Sanhedrin, the highest judicial body in Jewish society'' by an unknown author, 1883]] | ||
This caused hostility toward Stephen within Judaism. Many Jews believed that his teachings stemmed from the faith of Jesus of [[Nazareth]].<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A14&version=NIV Acts 6:14]</ref> To them, Stephen was a dangerous figure who was threatening the religious heritage preserved for generations. Determined to eliminate him, they plotted against Stephen, spreading rumors and enlisting influential figures such as [[Elder|elders]] and [[ | This caused hostility toward Stephen within Judaism. Many Jews believed that his teachings stemmed from the faith of Jesus of [[Nazareth]].<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A14&version=NIV Acts 6:14]</ref> To them, Stephen was a dangerous figure who was threatening the religious heritage preserved for generations. Determined to eliminate him, they plotted against Stephen, spreading rumors and enlisting influential figures such as [[Elder|elders]] and [[Scribes in the Bible|scribes]].<ref>[https://wordonline.org/videos/stephen-preaches-with-power-and-miracles?lang=en Stephen preaches with power and miracles], ''Word Online'', September 24, 2021</ref> They brought him before the [[Sanhedrin]], the highest judicial body in Judaism, accusing him of blasphemy against [[Moses]] and [[God]] and of recklessly altering the law.<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%206%3A11-12&version=NIV Acts 6:11-12]</ref> They employed the same deceptive tactics they had used to frame [[Jesus Christ]]. | ||
*'''Speech to Sanhedrin''' | *'''Speech to Sanhedrin''' | ||