Emily

WORKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

BY EMILY CAVANAGH AND RANIA LIAROS

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CHURCH HISTORY

**Describe in your own words what happened in Acts 2:4-12 ** In Acts 2:4-12, all of the apostles were sitting in a room together. The Holy Spirit came into the room and some fire in the shape of a tongue rested on each of their heads. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they began speaking different languages. Although they were all speaking a different language, each apostle could understand everyone else. Stephen was the first Christian martyr who was responsible for taking care of widows, orphans, the sick and those in prison. Stephen was the first person out of thousands of people over many centuries to give his life because of his faith in Jesus. This act from Stephen was very powerful especially amongst the other community members as they became more confident in proclaiming the word of God.
 * What is the importance of Stephen as a martyr? **