The Caldwell Commentaries Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
In Acts 7:38 to 43, Stephen shifted from demonstrating his respect for Moses to demonstrating his respect for the Law. He was again claiming "not guilty" to the charge brought against him that he blasphemed the Law. He affirmed his absolute faith in the Law by declaring God was its Author and Moses its recipient.
In summarizing the final 40-year period of Moses' life, Stephen went on the offensive. He reminded the Council how quickly Israel had turned her heart back to Egypt and her "gods" once Moses ascended Mount Sinai. With him out of sight, they readily dismissed the very one who delivered them. Stephen's point was that this was exactly what Israel's religious rulers did. The One Who came and did the work of deliverance for them was now also "out of sight" - for He had ascended much higher than Mount Sinai! They turned from the Prophet like unto Moses, their Messiah, and were, in effect, clinging to the works of Aaron's hands, pictured by their whole priestly system of Judaism. With the completed atonement work of Christ, Judaism was a dead religion. The reality had come, so the patterns and shadows were no longer needed. But the hearts of Israel's leadership were focused on the world (Egypt) - and Stephen said, they "rejoiced in the works of their own hands" (Acts 7:41). They did not worship God; they worshipped a "god" of their own making.
It was the members of Israel's High Court who broke the Law, just as their forefathers had done at Sinai and throughout their entire history!
Life of Christ Lesson 187c Resurrection Lies Exposed (Jesus DID Rise from the dead!)
Life of Christ Lesson 187b: Resurrecion Morning Conversations
Life of Christ Lesson 187a: Firstfruits of the Resurrection!
Life of Christ Lesson 186b: Joy Comes in the Morning!
Life of Christ Lesson 186a: The Empty Grave Clothes! {How they PROVED the Resurrection}
Life of Christ Lesson 185b: Angelic and Ecstatic Activity Re: The Resurrection!
Life of Christ Lesson 185a: The Resurrection Announced
Life of Christ Lesson 184c: Sunday Morning Wonder!
Life of Christ Lesson 184b: Christ’s Proclaimation to Imprisoned Spirits! {What Christ Did While His Body Laid in the Grave}
Life of Christ Lesson 184a: The Dark Days {While Christ’s Body Lay in the Tomb}
Life of Christ Lesson 183b: Burial Preparations Fit for a King!
Life of Christ Lesson 183a: Post-Death Providential Care
Life of Christ Lesson 182: Responses to Christ’s Death {It is Finished XII}
Life of Christ Lesson 181b: The Victor’s Death {It is Finished Part XI}
Life of Christ Lesson 181a: The Victor’s Declaration {It is Finished X}
Life of Christ Lesson 180: The Ninth Hour Thirst {It is Finished IX}
Life of Christ Lesson 179: The Sixth Hour Darkness {It is Finished VIII}
Life of Christ Lesson 178: Love: A Personal Concern {The Crucifixion} {It is Finished VII}
Life of Christ Lesson 177: Faith: A Penitent Thief {The Crucifixion} (It is Finished VI)
Life of Christ Lesson 176: Hate: A Provoking Crowd {The Crucifixion} {It is Finished V}
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