After the Death of Stephen

Acts 8:1-8

After the Death of Stephen shows us what happens when the church stops playing religion and starts moving like the church in Acts 8. Stephen is buried, Saul is raging, persecution breaks loose, and the saints are scattered abroad—but God uses even that trouble to spread the Word. Don’t miss it: the early church wasn’t persecuted for putting on programs. They were feared because they were one, because they worked, because their faith touched houses, money, healing, provision, and the poor. A church with all things common, walking in obedience and love, becomes a threat to every system built on control. This study puts a hard finger on division, covetousness, and that wicked “reverse Robinhood” religion that takes from poor saints and leaves them suffering while leaders prosper. The Word of God wasn’t given so preachers could get rich and the people stay bound—it was given to make God’s people free, faithful, fruitful, and ready to occupy till He comes. Philip preached Christ, miracles broke out, unclean spirits came out, and there was great joy in the city. That’s what happens when the church believes the Book and does what God said. If that cuts—it’s supposed to.