Q: Stephen takes a really long time to get to the point in his story. He basically retells the whole
story of the Jewish people since the flood. This is somewhat similar to what Matthew does at the
beginning of his gospel where he is trying to validate Jesus’ lineage. Why be so didactic about this?
Stephen is not only didactic, but purposely antagonistic. These are the words of the Holy Spirit to
accomplish His will—dispersion of the believers and the possible planting of a seed in Saul's mind that
would take root later.
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