In memory of my brother Stephen, who was stoned to death.

[VYarlo]

The following is in memory of my brother Stephen. He was stoned to death for preaching the gospel and as he was dying, he said these words... "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" and then he kneeled down on the ground, stones pelting him to death, and he cried out loud "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge" and he fell asleep. Stephen, you have inspired us all as an example of purity under pressure. You truly understood the meaning of forgiveness, mercy, and love. May you reign forever with Christ in the kingdom of God.

Rev 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Please, if you have anything to say in memory of your brother Stephen, add it here. Thank you.

 

[VYarlo]

He's OUR brother. He always will be, and one day, Stephen, we will finally meet, we will meet you and Peter and Paul, and all the saints, and we will be with Lord Jesus forever. Glory be to God on high!

 

[HopeSeeker]

I am so sorry for your loss.

Blessed be Stephen's memory.

God Bless.

 

[BAFRIEND]

Your brother is a hero. He died for Christ. His death was not in vain.

 

[JPPT1974]

Praying in agreement!
Stephen died for the cause of Christ!

 

[SantasElf]

I can't understand how this could happen. How horrible.

 

[walloffire]

Act 7:54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
Act 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,
Act 7:56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
Act 7:57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,
Act 7:58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.
Act 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
Act 7:60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.