Stephen deacon and first Christian martyr whose bold speech before the Sanhedrin recounted Israelite history accused opponents of resisting the Holy Spirit and led to his stoning and a wave of persecution that spread the church.
Acts 6:8 to 8:2; Acts 7
“Stephen full of grace and power did great wonders and signs among the people”
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