John 11.50 - Too Many Stephens

John 11.50 - Too Many Stephens

Caiphas said of Jesus, “…it is better…that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish" (John 11.50). The exasperated Sanhedrin tried to stop the message of Jesus by stoning His noble servant. The blood of Jesus did not satisfy – Stephen was next – many more follow. Tertullian told the rulers, “Kill us, torture us, condemn us, grind us to dust…The more you mow us down, the more we grow; the seed is the blood of Christians.” More believers were killed in the 20th century than the previous 19 combined. And the numbers keep rising. You can stay informed at www.persecution.com Just last week the 28 year old elder brother of one of our Pacific Island fellowship members was killed in Samoa. He was just married, set to graduate from seminary this month, and eagerly waiting posting for his first pastorate. Oh Lord, how long!