Acts 7:44 - 60

Stephen continues to illustrate how God was present in the history of the nation of Israel. The tabernacle and temple pointed to the presence of God with the nation, although He was not confined by time or space. Nevertheless, the nation rebelled against this loving, kind, powerful and providing God. They mocked His priests, maimed His prophets and murdered His Son. Hearing this, the religious leaders grabbed Stephen, accused him of blasphemy and hurriedly took him to be stoned publicly. Throughout this ordeal, Stephen did not stop demonstrating love and forgiveness to those attacking him. He died asking for God's pardon on those stoning him.