◄ Acts 6:2 ►
So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, "It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 6:2? 2. How can we prioritize prayer and ministry of the word in our lives? 3. Why did the apostles delegate tasks in Acts 6:2 for effective ministry? 4. How does Acts 6:2 relate to Ephesians 4:11-12 on church roles? 5. What modern church tasks might distract from prayer and ministry of the word? 6. How can we support church leaders to focus on their primary spiritual duties? 7. Why did the apostles prioritize preaching over serving tables in Acts 6:2? 8. How does Acts 6:2 reflect the early church's organizational structure? 9. What does Acts 6:2 reveal about the role of leadership in the church? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 6? 11. Why did Jesus select Judas Iscariot as a disciple? 12. What distinguishes a disciple from an apostle? 13. What are deacons' responsibilities in the church? 14. Who was Prochorus in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How can church leaders today balance the demands of spiritual leadership with practical administrative tasks? 2. In what ways can members of a church community be empowered to serve and meet the needs of others? 3. How does the early church's approach to addressing complaints and needs inform our understanding of conflict resolution within the church? 4. What are some practical ways we can ensure fairness and unity in our own church communities? 5. How does the concept of service in Acts 6:2 relate to Jesus' teachings on servanthood in the Gospels? Acts 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the apostles' approach to resolving the complaint among the Hellenistic and Hebraic Jews teach about conflict resolution within the Church? 2. How does the appointment of the seven deacons emphasize the importance of servant leadership in the Church? 3. In what ways does Stephen's wisdom and the miraculous signs he performs demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit? 4. How does Stephen's response to false accusations inspire your personal faith journey? 5. Why do you think the apostles believed it was important for them to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word rather than distributing food? 6. How does Stephen's wisdom exceed human wisdom, and what implications does this have for your understanding of spiritual wisdom? 7. How can the principles of conflict resolution demonstrated in this chapter be applied to contemporary Church situations? 8. How does Stephen's courage in the face of opposition encourage believers facing similar situations today? 9. How should the appointment of the seven deacons influence the Church's approach to meeting the needs of its community? 10. What qualities made Stephen an effective servant leader in the early Church? 11. In what ways do the false accusations against Stephen underscore the risks of standing for one's faith? 12. How can the Church today ensure fair treatment and justice for all its members, as demonstrated in the apostles' response to the Hellenistic Jews' complaint? 13. How does Stephen's example inspire you to serve within your own church community? 14. What can we learn from the rapid growth of the Church following the appointment of the deacons? 15. How does the opposition to Stephen's ministry demonstrate the challenges faced by those boldly proclaiming the Gospel? 16. How does the early Church’s resolution of the widows’ neglect apply to resolving inequalities in the Church today? 17. In your life, how can you demonstrate the grace and power seen in Stephen? 18. How would you respond to false accusations about your faith, as Stephen did? 19. How does the principle of appointing deacons for practical service in the Church apply to the distribution of tasks and responsibilities in your community? 20. In what ways does the example of Stephen challenge you to display wisdom and spiritual boldness in your Christian journey? Links Acts 6:2 NIV Acts 6:2 NLT Acts 6:2 ESV Acts 6:2 NASB Acts 6:2 KJV Acts 6:2 Commentaries Bible Hub