FOLLOWING THE MESSAGE 1) 6:1 Our prejudices often carry over into our Christian lives. 2) 6:1 Just meeting spiritual needs was an overwhelming task, let alone caring for physical needs. The explosive growth left little time to adjust. As a result, the apostles could no longer handle the load of the congregation. 3) 6:2 Even though the Hellenists had the grievance, the problem involved the entire congregation; the apostles wanted total participation in resolution. 4) 6:2 This was not an issue of superiority, but rather of priority and of operating within the scope of giftedness.
13) 6:13-14 Stephen’s accusers did not put words into his mouth; they twisted what he did say. 14) 6:15 God answered the false charges by putting His glory on Stephen’s face. Discussion questions: Why did the early church choose their best spiritual leaders to serve? Why is there tension in growth? Why was Stephen attacked? GREEK WORDS Plērēs—to be filled up Suzēteō—refers not to a quarrel but to a formal debate Hupoballō—to suggest or prompt Sunarpazō—to seize with violence
5) 6:3 A good reputation was essential as they would be entrusted to manage the people and with large sums of money to purchase food to be distributed. 6) 6:3 Being full of the Spirit implied two things: 1. the person was saved (Romans 8:9) 2. the person was led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14) 7) 6:3 Practical wisdom applies Biblical truth to everyday life. 8) 6:5-6 Sound leadership and clear thinking produces unity. 9) 6:6 Laying on of hands signified the support of a specific ministry. 10) 6:7 Those who knew the Old Testament well were being convinced that Jesus was truly the promised Messiah. 11) 6:7 A unified, well-taught church is a powerful witness, to the degree that even those who have been previously blind to the truth will see. 12) 6:12 Stephen trusted God fully and concentrated on doing what God wanted him to do; the consequences were in God’s hands.
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