Acts 6:1-7Big Problems, God solutions
Acts BackgroundThe church is not a building. Instead, the church is a gathering of believers and followers of Jesus Christ.
ekklesia – The called out ones
Acts BackgroundThe church has now grown to over 20,000 people.
Acts 6:1-7
The early church encountering problems.
Acts 6:1-7- The Church is having large
gatherings in the Temple courtyard.
- There were other scheduled meeting times for prayer and teaching in homes.
- There was a collection and delegation of resources for the needs of the people.
Acts 6:1-7 What were the problems?1. Widows being treated
unfairly.
Hebraic Jewish Widowsand
Grecian Jewish Widows
Acts 6:1-7 What were the problems?2. The need to engage
the church for different areas of Kingdom work.The Apostles asked the
congregation to help solve the problem.
People who are growing in obedience to the Lord
Acts 6:3What kind of people did
the Apostles ask the church to identify?
Emmanuel Leadership:• Pastors/Staff• Deacons• Trustees• Deaconesses• Community Group Leaders
Acts 6:1-7Big Problems, God Solutions
- Taking Ownership -Avoiding problems will
not not make them go away.
(The Church was pleased)
Godly solutionsActs 6:1-7
According to the Word of the Lord, the church identifies, owns and
provides a remedy for the provision issues.
Godly solutions from the Word of God
Acts 6:1-71. Jesus is the Word. (John 1:1-14)2. The Old Testament (Exodus 18)
Acts 6:1-7What was the result?
1. The word of God spread.
2. A large number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Takeaway:What are the problems in your life that need to be handled according to the
Word of the Lord?Are you growing in
obedience to the Lord?
Acts 6:1-7