Stephen | The First Martyr

Stephen holds a profound place in Christian history as the first martyr, whose faith and testimony set a powerful example for all believers. His story, detailed in the Acts of the Apostles, shows his unyielding faith and courage in the face of persecution. Stephen’s eloquent defense of his faith and his vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God inspire us to stand firm in our beliefs, even in the toughest times. How does Stephen’s story influence your spiritual life? What lessons do you draw from his faith and martyrdom?

(This piece takes creative liberties for artistic and narrative purposes. It is not a word-for-word account of the events described in Scripture, but is inspired by them.)

Video by Skylar Cochran, Thumbnail & visuals were created using DALL·E, an AI image generation tool developed by OpenAI

Originally published March 27, 2025.