Acts 6 on 10/15 | NT260 — Reading & Growing in Christ

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As the church grew, Greek-speaking widows were being overlooked in the daily help (v. 1). The apostles asked the church to choose seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom to lead this care so they could keep focusing on prayer and the Word (vv. 2–4). The church chose Stephen, Philip, and five others; the apostles prayed and laid hands on them. The result? God’s word spread and many priests believed (vv. 5–7).

Stephen, full of grace and power, did great signs (v. 8). Debaters from several synagogues couldn’t resist the wisdom and the Spirit in his words (v. 10), so they stirred up false charges against him—saying he spoke against Moses, the law, and the temple (vv. 11–14). As Stephen stood before the council, his face looked like an angel’s—God’s peace and presence were on him (v. 15).

🌀 Reflection:
Where is God asking you to serve so others aren’t overlooked (v. 1)? Pray to be full of the Spirit and wisdom (v. 3), faithful in “small” jobs, and steady under pressure like Stephen (vv. 8–10, 15).

💬 Mission Challenge:
Do one act of outreach to someone who’s often missed: bring a meal to a widow/single parent, help an immigrant neighbor with a task, or invite a different-background believer to your table. If your church has a benevolence or widow care team, offer your time this week.