Prayer: Dear God, help us to remember your story, even when times are tough. Be with us in our darkest hour. Amen.
Reading: Acts 7:1-60 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: This is an interesting passage. The story is the stoning of Stephen but look at all that is said before that event happens. It is a history of God’s people, from Abraham to Solomon. It is a reminder of God’s story. And then we see what happens to Stephen. He is martyred for his faith. I think it’s interesting that right before his death, he recounts the story of God’s people. In a tough time, he looks to God and remembers God promises. When we face dark hours, may we look to God and remember God’s promises for our lives. May we remember God’s story, and our story, and how God is constantly working in our lives. –Chad Hershberger
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