Replacements in God's Army

Praise God; He is preparing you as replacements in His advancing kingdom work.

1. The untimely death of God's servants bring about great lamentation (Verse 2).
2. In Stephen's case, his martyrdom precipitates persecution and scattering (Verse 1).
3. This martyrdom emboldens Paul and he ravages the church (Verse 3).
4. But the scattered believers take up the task of preaching (Verse 4).
5. Philip is Stephen's replacement in the Gospel (Verses 5-7).
6. God is preparing you as replacements in His advancing kingdom work.