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Jan 29
1h 19m

Acts Overview: Stephen, the First Martyr

Spoken Gospel
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Stephen was the first person to give his life for Jesus, and his death mirrors the death of Jesus in stunning ways. David and Christine walk through Stephen's brilliant sermon, his vision of the risen Christ, and how his martyrdom set the stage for the gospel to spread and for Saul's transformation into the Apostle Paul. 
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