Concept:The stoning of Stephen was triggered by his final statement about seeing Jesus in heaven at God’s right hand.
Explanation:Stephen had already spoken boldly to the Jewish council about their rejection of God’s messengers.
But the immediate breaking point came when he declared, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God” (Acts 7:56).
This statement was seen as blasphemy because it claimed that Jesus, whom they had rejected, was exalted with God.
The council reacted furiously: they stopped their ears, rushed at him, dragged him out of the city, and stoned him (Acts 7:57-58).
Thus, his vision of Jesus at God’s right hand directly provoked the violent response.
Answer:D. claiming to see Jesus at the right hand of God