In this Bible Story, we witness the brutal murder of Stephen. As stones crushed his bones, he looked up to heaven and saw the living God looking down at him. Stephen became the first martyr, and a new enemy emerges from the shadows. A pharisee named Saul. He would prove to be a deadly force for evil.This story is inspired by Acts 6:8-7:60. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.

Today's Bible verse is Acts 7:59 from the King James Version.

Episode 221: As the story of Jesus was spreading throughout Jerusalem, the number of believers was growing as well. The family of believers became so big that the twelve enlisted men to help them care for the needs of the people. One of these men, Stephen, preached daily in the synagogues. His teaching angered the Pharisees so they brought him to the Sanhedrin to be tried. As Stephen was giving his address to the men, he was beaten and stoned. But just like his Lord, while they were killing him, he prayed for their forgiveness.

Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.

Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.

Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.

This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.

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Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max Bard

Producer: Ben Gammon

Hosted by: Pastor Jack Graham

Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith

Bible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn

In this Bible Story, we witness the brutal murder of Stephen. As stones crushed his bones, he looked up to heaven and saw the living God looking down at him. Stephen became the first martyr, and a new enemy emerges from the shadows. A pharisee named Saul. He would prove to be a deadly force for evil.This story is inspired by Acts 6:8-7:60. Go to <a href="https://www.BibleinaYear.com">BibleinaYear.com</a> and learn the Bible in a Year. Today's Bible verse is Acts 7:59 from the King James Version. Episode 221: As the story of Jesus was spreading throughout Jerusalem, the number of believers was growing as well. The family of believers became so big that the twelve enlisted men to help them care for the needs of the people. One of these men, Stephen, preached daily in the synagogues. His teaching angered the Pharisees so they brought him to the Sanhedrin to be tried. As Stephen was giving his address to the men, he was beaten and stoned. But just like his Lord, while they were killing him, he prayed for their forgiveness. Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham. Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories. Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living. This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality. Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Executive Producers: Steve Gatena &amp; Max Bard Producer: Ben Gammon Hosted by: Pastor Jack Graham Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith Bible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn

Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This biblical audio experience will help you master wisdom from the world’s greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply biblical principles to everyday life. Now, understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham. 

Pray.com is the #1 app for daily prayer and faith-based audio content. Our mission at Pray.com is to grow faith and cultivate community so we can create a world where everyone leaves a legacy of helping others. Now you can understand the fundamental importance of the Bible and apply the Word of the Lord to your life. 

Visit BibleInAYear.com for free devotionals, prayers, and a behind-the-scenes look at the show's creation. Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.

This show is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.

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Bible in a Year with Jack Graham

A New Enemy - The Book of Acts

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