The Time Drew Near
““As the time drew near when God would fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt
““As the time drew near when God would fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt
“On their second visit, Joseph told his brothers who he was, and Pharaoh learned about Joseph’s family.” Acts 7:13 (NIV)
““These patriarchs were jealous of their brother Joseph, and they sold him to be a slave in Egypt. But God
“‘But I will punish the nation that enslaves them,’ God said, ‘and in the end they will come out and
“God told him, ‘Leave your native land and your relatives, and come into the land that I will show you.’”
“At this point everyone in the high council stared at Stephen, because his face became as bright as an angel’s.”
“Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people.” Acts 6:8 (NLT)
“And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will
“And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus
“The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of