By Stephen's Martyrdom 1

  It’s Stephen that was chosen to be the first one to receive this special grace, this grace supposed to be martyrdom. 

  Stephen was the one full of the Holy Spirit and grace. He was the servant of God, who was sincere and faithful to serve tables. His daily lives were filled with joy,”God is with us.”

  Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. But, because he had preached Scripture just as it is, a while later he was caught (Acts Chapter 6), he was driven out of the city and then was martyred with being stoned to death (Acts Chapter 7).

   On the day Stephen was martyred, a great persecution began against Christians. They were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

   Those who had been scattered went around the regions of Judea and Samaria preaching the word (Acts 8:1, 4). Thus a part of the latter part of Chapter 1 Verse 8 “in all Judea and Samaria" was accomplished.