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The Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles. Acts 6 In Those Days. Acts 6:1 Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Sunday – December 4, 2016.

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The Acts of the Apostles

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  1. The Acts of the Apostles Acts 6 In Those Days Acts 6:1 Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Sunday – December 4, 2016 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

  2. Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Ascension of Christ. ______ Peter's third sermon before the Sanhedrin. ______ Paul before the Sanhedrin. ______ Conclusion of the first journey. ______ Paul before Festus. ______ Horrible death of Herod Agrippa I. 1 4 23 14 25 12

  3. Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Raising of Dorcas (Tabitha) from the dead by Peter. ______ Simon the sorcerer. ______ Completion of the second tour. ______ Paul with Aquila and Priscilla at Corinth. ______ First evangelistic tour begins at Antioch. ______ Paul and Silas at Thessalonica. 9 8 18 18 13 17

  4. Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Gamaliel's advice concerning Christianity before the Sanhedrin. ______ The first sermon under the gospel by Peter. ______ Second evangelistic tour begins. ______ Stephen's defense and martyrdom. ______ Paul stoned at Lystra. ______ Conversion of Cornelius. 5 2 15 7 14 10

  5. Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Paul before Herod Agrippa II. ______ Peter's second sermon. ______ The healing of the impotent man at Lystra. ______ Demetrius, the silversmith, and his opposition to Paul. ______ Apostolic miracles. ______ The apostles arrested by the Jews and miraculously released. 26 3 14 19 5 5

  6. In Those Days Acts 6 • There is work we call can do! Matthew 10:42 • Acts 6 gives us a snapshot of the work going on in the Jerusalem church

  7. In Those Days Acts 6 • In those Days the Gospel Continued to be Preached in Spite of Opposition, 5:40-42. •  In those Days Many Miracles Occurred that Confirmed the Word, 5:14-16 (32); Mark 16:20. • In those Days the Church was Growing in Number, 6:1, 7. • NOTE: Growth is connected to the spread of the word of God. • Conversion of many priests a significant milestone (John 12:42).

  8. In Those Days Acts 6 • The problem: Some widows were being neglected in the daily service, cf. Acts 4:35. •  This neglect was compounded by the appearance that favoritism was behind the problem. Two groups of Jews: • Hebrews: Native speakers, localized. • Hellenists (Grecian Jews): Jews who lived among the Gentiles and spoke the Greek language (cf. 2:5).

  9. In Those Days Acts 6 • Murmuring: “a secret displeasure not openly avowed,” Philippians 2:14; 1 Peter 4:9. • Has the potential of greatly disrupting the work of the gospel. • No respect of persons by Christians, James 2:1. • When the problem and the complaint became know it was immediately addressed and solved, Acts 6:2-7.

  10. THE CHURCH IN THOSE DAYS. Acts 6 •  The Church Still had Problems to Address, Acts 6:1. • Growth for the sake of numbers is not apostolic, Acts 5:14. • Neither is ignoring problems for the sake of “peace.” • Bible solutions produce the climate for more growth (numerical and spiritual), 6:7; Ephesians 4:11-16.

  11. THE CHURCH IN THOSE DAYS. Acts 6 • Not: A church-wide meeting at which the church exercised authority concerning what to do (distorted by some today who wish to give women leadership roles in the church). • Rather: The assembly was told what to do by the apostles – and they gladly submitted to apostolic authority. • Pleased (6:5): “to strive to please; to accommodate one’s self to the opinions desires and interests of others” (Thayer). • The church was committed to pleasing the apostles (Christ) – not themselves!

  12. THE CHURCH IN THOSE DAYS. Acts 6 •  The church is still under apostolic authority, and obeys it for the same reason today, Galatians 1:6-9; Acts 2:42; 2 Corinthians 5:9.

  13. THE CHURCH IN THOSE DAYS. Acts 6 • Everyone Had Work to Do, and Everyone was Taught to Respect And Encourage Each Other’s Work. • Serve tables: Daily distribution to needy saints, 6:1-2. • Select 7 men (enough to do the work), 6:3. • Qualifications: Good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. • Serve the word: Prayer and the ministry of the word.

  14. STEPHEN IN THOSE DAYS Acts 6 • Full of Faith and Power (miracles), Acts 6:8 (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11).

  15. STEPHEN IN THOSE DAYS Acts 6 Full of the Word of God, Acts 6:8, 10. • He spoke it clearly to opponents of the truth, 6:9. Dispute: (verse 9) Inquire, question, reason, Acts 17:2-3, 11-12; Jude 3. • See his faith in the power of the word of God: Wisdom:The ability to use facts (knowledge = accumulation of facts) properly to solve problems or arrive at proper conclusions. The Spirit: Divine inspiration.

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