Seeing the Son of Man
Looking up into heaven in the midst of stones.
Stephen's vision of Jesus standing at God's right hand.
The big idea
When trials surround you on earth, keep your gaze fixed on the standing Savior.
Opening scripture
“But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.”
What does “Seeing the Son of Man” walk through?
Seeing the Son of Man
Acts 7:55 · KJV
But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God.
In plain English
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
The Deeper Lesson
This narrative in Acts reminds us of God's sovereign hand in human history. Stephen's vision of Jesus standing at God's right hand. When we trust God's promises, our perspective shifts.
“When trials surround you on earth, keep your gaze fixed on the standing Savior.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, strengthen my faith through the truth of Acts 7:55. Help me live boldly in Your grace today. Amen.
Write it down
What encouraging takeaway from Acts 7:55 speaks to you today?
Stand Strong
Keep running your race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Acts 7:55. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Acts 7:55
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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