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Originally Posted by Chan
But didn't Stephen pray to God as he was being stoned to death, saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" ( Acts 7:59)? It's not a command or an instruction but it is certainly an example. |
I have looked a little more into this instance and I only have this to add at this point.
This is the one time (so far) that we have an instance of someone praying to Jesus.
Several issues with it.
1. This is really less of a prayer and more of a crying out at the time of death but I will not lessen it's relevance on that point. I just wanted to make that observation.
2. This was just after (or maybe during) a vision where Stephen had seen Jesus sitting on the right hand of God. This could very well be a lot of the reason this cry was made in the manner it was.
3. They had begun stoning Stephen when he said that he had seen the son of man standing on the right hand of God. It would be a logical course of action to call out to that one (Jesus) to receive his spirit when he was nearing his death.
Random Question: Is there any reference that mentions that Jesus will be the one that receives our spirit?
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