Ten Epic Legacies
“Choosing Courage in the Face of Our Enemies”
Acts 6-8

Choices Shape Legacies
	Stephen chose courage in the face of his enemies.
	What kind of legacy will you choose?

“They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit.” - Acts 6:5

In Those Days
	The church is rapidly growing.
	The Apostles are leading well.
	God is working through many individual believers.

Opposition Arises
	Stephen was exceptional.
	Opposition was predictable. 

Stephen Tested
	The enemy is neither creative or extraordinary.
	God’s favor on Stephen was extraordinary.

Stephen Counterattacks
	Stephen uses their history against them.
	Stephen indicts the Jewish leaders.

Stephen’s Death
	Jesus becomes Stephen’s Immanuel.
	Stephen becomes like his Savior.

Stephen’s Legacy
	Stephen’s life and death galvanize the infant church. 
	Stephen’s testimony enlarges Saul’s hatred.
	Stephen’s theology shapes Saul’s future.

Prayer
Lord, may I live worthy to be chosen as your faithful witness.