Unpacking Sunday

Unpacking Sunday: Faith That Costs Something.

24 min · 30. Apr. 2026
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This week, Mike and Luke jump into Acts 7 and unpack Stephen’s bold and powerful speech. They explore the beauty—and irony—of Stephen addressing the teachers of the law, revealing that Israel’s leaders had actually missed the very Messiah they were waiting for. Walking through the story of the patriarchs, Stephen shows how it all pointed to Jesus from the beginning. The guys highlight how faith was the driving force behind Abraham’s calling and the unfolding story of Israel—and what that means for us today. This leads to an honest and challenging conversation: How does our modern, often comfortable walk with Jesus compare to the cost of faith in the early church? As they reflect on the reality of martyrdom then and now, Mike and Luke wrestle with what it looks like to live with that same depth of faith today. For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: Luke@revivecity.ca or visit our website at http://www. [http://www.crcfchurch.com/]ReviveCity.ca Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada.

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Unpacking Sunday: Stephen , Saul and Radical Grace

After a couple of weeks off, Luke and Mike are back catching up and unpacking this week’s sermon as they dive into the dramatic ending of Acts chapter 7. After delivering an epic sermon, Stephen boldly confronts the teachers of the law, challenging them on how they had completely missed the point of the law—and ultimately rejected and killed its fulfillment in Jesus. The guys unpack the moment everything reaches a breaking point: the religious leaders lose their minds, drag Stephen out, and stone him to death. But what stands out most in Stephen’s final moments? Grace. An incredible, radical display of grace in the face of hatred and violence. The conversation also turns to a young man standing nearby named Saul—the same Saul who would one day become the Apostle Paul. How does Stephen’s death connect to Saul’s story? Could this moment have planted seeds for what was to come? There’s a lot to unpack in this powerful chapter of Acts, and you won’t want to miss the conversation. For any questions about our church or our podcast please email: Luke@revivecity.ca or visit our website at http://www. [http://www.crcfchurch.com/]ReviveCity.ca Unpacking Sunday is a podcast of Revive City Church  located at 7200 Cariboo Road,  Burnaby, BC Canada.

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