Power That Solves Problems
Acts 6:1-7
1. The Problem
Acts 6:1 NIV
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. The plan
Acts 6:2 NIV
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.”
Exodus 35:31 NLT
The LORD has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.
Acts 6:2 NIV
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.”
Acts 6:4 NIV
[we] will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
1 Timothy 4:13 NIV
Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching, and to teaching.
Acts 6:4 NIV
[we] will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
Acts 1:14
“...joined constantly in prayer”
Acts 2:46
“Everyday they continued to meet together.
Acts 6:4 NIV
[we] will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word."
Acts 6:3 NIV
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...
Acts 6:5-6 NIV
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. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
3. The product
Acts 6:7 NIV
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.
