Persecution of the early believers II

Christian Religious Studies JSS3 First Term

Sub-theme: Fellowship in the Church

Week 8

Persecution of the early believer's II

Performance objectives

Students should be able to:

1. What is Martyrdom

2. Summarize Stephen’s defence

Content

Meaning of Martyrdom and a Martyr

A Martyr is someone who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce religion.

Martyrdom is defined as voluntary death for a cause, often for a religious purpose or as the result of persecution.

Arrest and Martyrdom of Stephen (Acts 6:8-7; 1-60)

Stephen was a Jew of Greek descent. He was one of the seven deacons appointed by the apostles to help look after the poor and the needy in the Church. Stephen had…