Writing to Timothy, Paul shares his wisdom on the potential pitfalls of ministering to widows and the criteria by which widows should be judged to determine if they are worthy of the church’s support.
Todays Scripture: Acts 6:5-6
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What actual process did the Jerusalem believers use to select the seven men who would oversee the church’s ministry to widows?
Todays Scripture: Acts 6:3-4
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Why did Stephen reiterate, in his lengthly defense, the histories of Joseph and Moses?
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:9-37
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As Peter concluded his defense before the Sanhedrin, he ended with a cutting comparison that likened them to their predecessors, who rejected the leaders God appointed over them.
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:37-51
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Caring for widows was a regular feature of Christian service among the believers in Jerusalem. But it wasn’t a ministry void of challenges.
Todays Scripture: Acts 6:1-3
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At the close of his defense, Stephen had a vision in which he saw Jesus, not sitting, but standing at God’s right hand. Why?
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:51-60
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When tragedy unfolds on earth, we often wonder why God allows it. David speculates why God allowed Stephen’s martyrdom, looking for a redemptive reason.
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:60-8:3
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When Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, it may have seemed to some like it was an answer to prayer. Spiritual Christians, however, would have soon had their doubts.
Todays Scripture: Acts 8:3
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Philip is mentioned in Scripture as an evangelist, but he can also be considered to be the first Christian who crossed a culture with the gospel, bringing it to the people of Samaria. That makes him a missionary.
Todays Scripture: Acts 8:4-7
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The evangelist Philip stands in contrast to many modern evangelists because his ministry was characterized by convincing miracles. David explains why, had Philip not performed miracles, no one would have paid any attention to his message.
Todays Scripture: Acts 8:7-13
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