“Vriende, hooggeagte raadslede, luister asseblief baie mooi,” het Stefanus geantwoord. “Ek wil graag met julle oor God praat. Aan Hom kom al die eer toe. Hy is die Heilige wat Hom aan Abraham kom bekendmaak het toe hy nog daar in Mesopotamië gebly het. Dit het gebeur nog voor Abraham na Haran getrek het.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from the book of Acts, Stephen is speaking to a group and reminds them that God first appeared to Abraham in Mesopotamia before he moved to Charran. The message emphasizes God's initial encounter with Abraham.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and your friend finds you for the very first time. That's kind of like what happened here: God found Abraham when he was living in a place called Mesopotamia before he moved to another place named Charran.
Historical Background
The book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD, and this part is from Stephen’s speech. The audience were Jewish leaders who were listening to him because they didn't agree with his message. This took place in a setting where early Christians were trying to explain their beliefs within the context of Jewish history.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can think about how God first appeared in our lives and maybe reflect on what that was like. For example, it could be when you first heard about Jesus or had a significant prayer experience.
Topics
AbrahamGod's callingJourney of faithEncounters with GodEarly ChristianityHistorical figures