# Who Was Stephen in the Bible? | The First Christian Martyr | Acts 6–7

Who Was Stephen in the Bible? | The First Christian Martyr | Acts 6–7 Who was Stephen in the Bible, and why did he become the first Christian martyr? Discover the powerful and inspiring story of Stephen, a man full of faith, wisdom, and the Holy Spirit, who remained faithful to Jesus Christ even in the face of death. In this Bible study, we explore Stephen’s life, his service in the early church, his miraculous works, his bold preaching, his powerful speech before the Jewish council, and his incredible final moments. 📖 *IN THIS VIDEO, YOU WILL DISCOVER:* ✝️ *1. Who Was Stephen?* Learn how Stephen was chosen among the seven servants of the early church and why he was described as a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:1–7) 🔥 *2. Stephen’s Miracles and Bold Preaching* Discover how God worked through Stephen and how the religious leaders could not overcome the wisdom and Spirit with which he spoke. (Acts 6:8–10) 📜 *3. Stephen’s Trial and Powerful Sermon* Understand Stephen’s defense before the Jewish council and how he traced Israel’s history to reveal the repeated rejection of God’s messengers. (Acts 6:11–15; Acts 7:1–53) 🌟 *4. Stephen’s Heavenly Vision and Martyrdom* Witness the biblical account of Stephen seeing the glory of God and Jesus standing at God’s right hand. Learn about his final prayers for his spirit to be received and for his persecutors to be forgiven. (Acts 7:54–60) ❤️ *5. Three Lessons from Stephen’s Life* Discover the importance of faithful service, courage in proclaiming God's truth, and forgiveness even in the most difficult circumstances. *A REMARKABLE BIBLE MOMENT:* As Stephen was being stoned, a young man named Saul witnessed the event. Saul later encountered Jesus Christ and became the apostle Paul, one of the most influential messengers of the Gospel.