If we were put on trial for being followers of Jesus, would there be enough evidence to convict us? When the Sanhedrin put Stephen on trial, the high priest interrogated him, by asking if the false charges made against him were true. His opponents accused him of saying that Jesus would destroy the temple.
Stephen began his speech by telling the story of Abraham’s obedience to God’s call in his life. Remember Abraham was told to leave his country and go to the land God would show him. Like the priests described in 6:15, Abraham became obedient to the faith.
Authentic faith results in obedience. To call Jesus, “Lord” means that we will do what he says. Jesus took false followers to task when he asked, “Why do you call me Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say” (Luke 6:46). Abraham’s faith resulted in obedience. So must ours.
