Midweek Review #13 (Acts 7:1-22)

God-Centered Worldview and the Clash with the World

So how do we apply this? Listen, understand that we do have foundational differences between those who don't think like we do. How do we think? We think from a God-centered worldview that begins with a God who speaks, and what he says in his word is true.

And so we build upon that everything that we think and believe. That's the foundation, and we build the structure from God's word into our worldview, and that's how we think. Now listen, that worldview will clash in the world.

We are worlds apart because they don't have the same presuppositions that we have. They don't have the same heart condition that we have because we have been born again. So there's a struggle that's coming.

What you see in the text is par for the course. Stephen clashing with a world that doesn't have the same worldview. Expect that to happen, but grow strong and mighty in this worldview, confident in your God who's in control, and whatever happens in your life, recognize.

He is in control, and you can trust him. Learn to be gracious in how you speak, kind when speaking to those who disagree with you, but strong and built up in the faith, and build up the next generation as well.

Prayer for Stephen’s Spirit, Confidence, and Grace

So let's close in a word of prayer. I'm just gonna ask you, each one in your own heart, to just pray for the same kind of spirit that Stephen had. Pray to have that kind of passion for the word of God that you're immersed in it, and with the humility and a grace and a respectfulness, you're able to speak to those who would shame you or attack you, that you remain confident in him.

If the worship team can come on up, and we'll pray.