Acts 6:1-15.
Acts 6.1-15
Seven Leaders for the Church
"A lot of people were now becoming followers of the Lord. But some of
the ones who spoke Greek started complaining about the ones who spoke
Aramaic. They complained that the Greek-speaking widows were not given
their share when the food supplies were handed out each day.
The twelve apostles called the whole group of followers together and
said, "We should not give up preaching God's message in order to serve
at tables. My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise
and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these
things. We can spend our time praying and serving God by preaching."
This suggestion pleased everyone, and they began by choosing Stephen.
He had great faith and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they
chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and also Nicolaus,
who worshiped with the Jewish people in Antioch. These men were
brought to the apostles. Then the apostles prayed and placed their
hands on the men to show that they had been chosen to do this work.
God's message spread, and many more people in Jerusalem became
followers. Even a large number of priests put their faith in the Lord.
Stephen Is Arrested
God gave Stephen the power to work great miracles and wonders among
the people. But some Jews from Cyrene and Alexandria were members of
a group who called themselves "Free Men." They started arguing with
Stephen. Some others from Cilicia and Asia also argued with him. But
they were no match for Stephen, who spoke with the great wisdom that
the Spirit gave him. So they talked some men into saying, "We heard
Stephen say terrible things against Moses and God!"
They turned the people and their leaders and the teachers of the Law
of Moses against Stephen. Then they all grabbed Stephen and dragged
him in front of the council.
Some men agreed to tell lies about Stephen, and they said, "This man
keeps on saying terrible things about this holy temple and the Law of
Moses. We have heard him claim that Jesus from Nazareth will destroy
this place and change the customs that Moses gave us." Then all the
council members stared at Stephen. They saw that his face looked like
the face of an angel."
Jesus said, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have
eternal life." John 3:16.
Please say this prayer:
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. i invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.
God bless you.
Seven Leaders for the Church
"A lot of people were now becoming followers of the Lord. But some of
the ones who spoke Greek started complaining about the ones who spoke
Aramaic. They complained that the Greek-speaking widows were not given
their share when the food supplies were handed out each day.
The twelve apostles called the whole group of followers together and
said, "We should not give up preaching God's message in order to serve
at tables. My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise
and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these
things. We can spend our time praying and serving God by preaching."
This suggestion pleased everyone, and they began by choosing Stephen.
He had great faith and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they
chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and also Nicolaus,
who worshiped with the Jewish people in Antioch. These men were
brought to the apostles. Then the apostles prayed and placed their
hands on the men to show that they had been chosen to do this work.
God's message spread, and many more people in Jerusalem became
followers. Even a large number of priests put their faith in the Lord.
Stephen Is Arrested
God gave Stephen the power to work great miracles and wonders among
the people. But some Jews from Cyrene and Alexandria were members of
a group who called themselves "Free Men." They started arguing with
Stephen. Some others from Cilicia and Asia also argued with him. But
they were no match for Stephen, who spoke with the great wisdom that
the Spirit gave him. So they talked some men into saying, "We heard
Stephen say terrible things against Moses and God!"
They turned the people and their leaders and the teachers of the Law
of Moses against Stephen. Then they all grabbed Stephen and dragged
him in front of the council.
Some men agreed to tell lies about Stephen, and they said, "This man
keeps on saying terrible things about this holy temple and the Law of
Moses. We have heard him claim that Jesus from Nazareth will destroy
this place and change the customs that Moses gave us." Then all the
council members stared at Stephen. They saw that his face looked like
the face of an angel."
Jesus said, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have
eternal life." John 3:16.
Please say this prayer:
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. i invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.
God bless you.
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