Reading
Acts 6:1-8:3
Questions
1. What situation prompted the leaders of the early church to take steps to organize more efficiently, appointing Stephen and others to special positions of service?
2. Consider this statement: "We dare not try to force the Spirit to fit our mold. Organization is never an end itself but only a means to facilitate what the Lord is already doing in His church." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
3. What were the requirements for the men chosen to leade the church in serving ministries? Why would these qualities be needed?
4. How would you characterize Stephen's message to the Jews? Was it "seeker sensitive"? Was it hotheaded? Misguided? What were Stephen's major points?
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1. There was murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration
2. Yes. I believe that it is key for the church to be organized so that it can develop God's mission in a better way but we should always make sure that the organization of the church falls within God's will. Use it as a tool.
3. They must be men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom. This is necessary because they are not only going to hold a leadership position within the church but they will also be role models to many believers so its critical that they are sample christians.
4. His message was strictly what God wanted him to say. His main point was to show that the Jews had drifted away from God's will and needed to reconcile.
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