2. READ: ACTS 6:1-7
[Acts 6:1] "In those days when the number of disciples
was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the
Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the
daily distribution of food. [2] So the Twelve gathered all the
disciples together and said, 'It would not be right for us to
neglect the ministry of the Word of God in order to wait on tables.
[3] Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be
full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility
over to them [4] and will give our attention to prayer and the
ministry of the Word.'
[5] "This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose
Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip,
Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a
convert to Judaism. [6] They presented these men to the apostles,
who prayed and laid their hands on them.
[7] "So the Word of God spread. The number of disciples
in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests
became obedient to the faith."
a. What did the twelve apostles desire to give their attention to?
b. What responsibility did they give to other men?
