Read Acts 8:1-25
The death of Stephen led to a scattering of the church and its leaders (except the Apostles) into other regions. What was intended to stop the movement of the Jesus followers was actually expanding its reach by putting people into new areas for sharing the gospel of the Kingdom. When the Apostles John and Peter heard of people being baptized, they finally left Jerusalem and spread out to investigate and help.
As sad as the death of the Stephen was, it forced the church outward. Saul began his house to house persecution and intimidation. And the Holy Spirit led the church into Judea and Samaria (see Acts 1:8).
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