Mar 4, 2014 Acts 6:1-7 Choosing of the Seven Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” The statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. And these they brought before the apostles; and after praying, they laid their hands on them. The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith. - The 2013-2014 COMMUNITY Bible Experience is designed so that we read God’s Word in small doses. It is made with the intention of reading for transformation, not just information. EXPERIENCE | time with God One way to process and remember what you read each day is through SOAP: S - Scripture: Take some time to read the verses for today. As you read, underline or write down anything that sticks out to you. O - Observe: Look at what you underlined or wrote down – Why did this stand out to you? What do you think God is saying? A - Application: How does this apply to your life? What encourages or challenges you? What will you do differently? P - Prayer: Ask God to help you respond to what He showed you in this passage. EXPERIENCE | time with others 1. What in the passage was new to you or got your attention? 2. What do we learn about God from this? 3. What do we learn about us from this? 4. Which person in the story is most like you and why? 5. How did this story impact you and what will you do about what you read?
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