Acts 23:1-35. After standing before the high Council of The Sanhedrin, a plot against Paul’s life is discovered by The Roman Commander. By God’s providence Paul is spared and taken from Jerusalem to Caesarea, one step closer to Rome, where he will then make his defense before Felix, The govenor of Judea.  

Acts Chapter 7:1-60. This chapter records the incredible sermon and martyrdom of Stephen, one of the 7 chosen in chap 6. This is the first martyr of the early church as persecution begins at the leadership of Saul of Tarsus.