We are in a spiritual battle, and the truth of Christ and God’s Word convicts and cuts at the heart. In this second part of Stephen’s defense in front of the Sanhedrin in Acts 7, he recounts Israel’s history with Moses to show how their ancestors repeatedly resisted God’s chosen leaders. Stephen highlights parallels between Moses and Christ, while exposing the people’s ongoing pattern of rebellion, idolatry, and misplaced focus on the temple rather than the living God. He urges humility and a contrite heart that believes God’s Word, warning that resisting truth leads to judgment, as seen throughout Israel’s history.