Luke 23:32-34
1. How did Jesus follow His own teaching?
When Jesus was crucified, at the point near death, he said "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that we should follow in his steps. "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth." When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For we were like sheep going astray, but now we have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Acts 7:54-60; 1 Peter 2:21-25
2. Why was Stephen a faithful disciple?
While the crowd were stoning him, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep.
He was faithful as he loved his enemy as himself even to the point of death.
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