They stopped up their ears, dragged Stephen out of the city and stoned him. While being stoned, Stephen looked up to heaven and said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Just before he died, he did an amazing thing!
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The Miracle Grid
Then he took the man by the hand and helped him to stand. The beggar’s feet and ankles instantly became strong. He leaped and jumped and praised God as he entered the temple courts with Peter and John.
The Invitation
Jesus invited Peter, Andrew, James and John with these words, “Come, follow Me and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20). Come join me in My Father’s work. Their response? They immediately left everything and followed Jesus.
“Come.” Come walk on the water with Me, Peter. And Peter did, but then he saw the waves and in fear, cried out, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him. (Matthew 14:28-29)