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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martyrdom_of_Saint_Stephen_by_ Giovanni_Andrea_De_Ferrari_(1598-1669),_undated,_oil_on_copper_-_Accademia_Ligustica_di_Belle_Arti_-_DSC02144.JPG Friday, 15 January 2021 First Week of Epiphany Bible in Time: New Testament Study Day 11 The year that we are studying | 37-38 CE/ad Today: Acts 8  | Revo. pp. 47 - 50 Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021: Acts 9 | Revo. pp. 51 - 52 January Assignments Calendar Prayer Suggestion:  The Episcopal Parish of Garrett County, Commonwealth of Maryland | Click here Dear Friends in Christ, Edwards Key points - Year 37 CE is covered in Acts 6 - 9 Caligula declares himself to be son of Zeus. This makes him a god. Stephen is martyred for the faith and is s toned to dead. My Thoughts- In Stephen’s testimony to the High Priest’s council, he uses the salvation history of Israel and ties it to Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises. Abraham (7:2-8) Joseph in Egypt (7:9-18) Moses (7:20-45) David the King (7:45b-53) Co...

http://www.bridgebuilding.com/narr/mi730.html Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Second Day of Christmas | St. Stephen the Deacon The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. John 1:14, NRSV, EOW 1 Pray this way or this way or this way . Today | Monday | 26 December  2016 Psalm 28 | Plea for vindication Do not be deaf to my cry: I am not an evil-doer; Repay them and give them justice; Keep me. 2 Chronicles 24 A righteous king had died and the people forgot the way of the Lord; God sent prophets but they were ignored; God sent Zechariah; the people forgot who he was and killed him via stoning; They were judged by God. Act 6 Founding of the Deacons as ministers of the church; Stephen and six others were chosen to serve; the Word of the Lord continued to spread even to the priests. S: Book of Common Prayer; Mission St Clare; New Oxford Annotate...

Opening Sentence Behold, I bring you good news of great joy among the people, for to you is born this day in Bethlehem, a savior Christ the Lord. St Luke St Stephen - Mission St Clare website Read | Saturday, 26 December 2015 Ps. 28  30; 2 Chronicles 24:17–22; Acts 6:1–7; Ps. 118; Acts 7:59—8:8   Reflection | Psalm 28  -  Literary type | Individual Lament  |  click here A call to save me from the pit, the people who are wicked, judge them for they deserve it. 2 Chronicles 24 - The king led them away from the Lord, the prophets were sent and not listened to; God will seek the Lord's people. Zechariah is stoned and asks God for vengeance. Acts 6 - The apostles appointed deacons to serve, the apostles prayed and proclaimed, the church grew even among the church leaders. Acts 7 - Stephen is stoned and calls for the forgiveness of those who kill him; Saul persecutes the Chur...

Click here for source Read | Day 313 | Monday | November 9 | Acts 6: 1-7, 8-15  Acts 7: 1– 8: 1a  Background | Mark Allen Powell | Book of Acts Introduction  Reading | First Deacons selected; Deacon Stephen is arrested on false charges; Stephen before the Sanhedrin - gives a salvation history talk, sees God, condemned for blasphemy. Next | Day 314 | Tuesday | November 10 | Acts 8: 1b-3, 4-25, 26-40  Acts 9: 1-19a, 19b-31, 32-43  +++ Collect of the Day O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. A Collect for the Renewal of Life O God, the King eternal, whose ligh...