Jesus’ ministry and followers somehow went from a few loved left ones at the Foot of the Cross to an ever expanding group of disciples and followers who were willing to die for the sake of the Gospel. How did this happen? Something had to have happened. This is that story.
October 28, 2026 - Ballentine Hall 145
Ice Breaker
- What's the most ridiculous hill you're willing to die on?
- What's an opinion you have that would immediately make half the room disagree with you?
Opening Prayer
Study Questions
Study Questions
Acts 6
- What problem arose in the early church as the number of disciples increased? (v. 1)
- How did the apostles respond to the problem? What does their response teach us about leadership? (vv. 2–4)
- What qualifications did the apostles establish for the seven men? Why are these significant? (v. 3)
- What can this passage teach us about handling disagreements or unmet needs within our church or Christian community?
- How is Stephen described in this passage, and what was he doing? (v. 8)
- Why were Stephen's opponents unable to prevail against him in their arguments? (vv. 9–10)
- When Stephen's opponents couldn't defeat his arguments, what did they do instead? (vv. 11–14)
- What similarities do you notice between the accusations against Stephen and the accusations against Jesus?