Stephen’s Defense
Northwest Bible Church - Nov. 11, 2018 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner
Acts 7
Stephen’s Defense
Intro
A. STEPHEN’S UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEMPLE.
1. Mt. 24:1-2
2. Jn. 2:19
B. THE JEWISH UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEMPLE.
1. They gloried in the temple.
2. External religion.
C. STEPHEN’S TEMPLE EMPHASIS IN HIS SERMON.
Key point: God’s presence is found worldwide, so the temple was always meant to be a temporary
dwelling of God.
2) Joseph - Acts 7:9-16
3) Moses - Acts 7:17-45
4) David - Acts 7:46-50
Conclusion
1. Christ is the new covenant temple.
2. The church is the new covenant temple in Christ.