What is the next important event after Stephen's stoning in Acts?
After Stephen’s stoning, the next event of any importance in the chronological unfolding of Acts is the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. This conversion marks a major transition, as Israel begins falling out and the Gentiles rise, leading to the Body of Christ.
Les explains that after the stoning of Stephen, the next event of any importance in the chronological unfolding of Acts is the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. He notes that even though Peter will go to the house of Cornelius in chapter 10, which follows Saul’s conversion in chapter 9, Peter is mentioned only briefly in chapter 11 and then never again until the end of Acts. Les says this is because Israel is falling out of the things God had promised, the Gentiles make an ascendancy, and the Body of Christ comes in. He also points out the transitional aspect of the book of Acts.