Sermon Notes
I. Caring for (v. 1-7)
A. The (v. 1)
B. The (v. 2-6)
C. The (v. 7)
Apply:
1. Dedicate ourselves to .
2. Dedicate ourselves to the
3. those in need.
II. Stephen’s v. 8-15)
A. (v. 8)
B. to Stephen (v. 9-10)
C. against Stephen (v. 11-15)
Going Deeper
- Read Acts 6:1. The word for complain is “murmuring.” Read Philippians 2:14 and 1 Peter 4:9. Why should Christians not complain?
- The disciples found themselves in a similar situation to Moses in Exodus 18. Read Exodus 18:13-23. What was Moses’ problem? What was the advice given? In what ways do you need to reorganize your
life to care for people and not be overwhelmed? - What kind of men were the apostles looking for to serve those in need (see Acts 6:3). How can you grow in these areas? Read 1 Tim. 3:8-10. What are the qualifications for deacons? How can you grow in these
areas? - John Stott says: “God calls different men and women to different ministries.” To which ministry has God called you? Are you active in doing that ministry?
- How does Jesus prioritize prayer according to Luke 6:12 and Mark. 1:35? How will you prioritize prayer in 2024?
- How will you prioritize the Word of God in 2024? Go to www.ccfdl.org/bibleinayear to print our Bible reading plan!
- How will you prioritize serving others in 2024? Be sure to check out the GO ministry fair on Sunday, January 14 between services!
- How did God work through Stephen (Acts 6:8)? Why would this have created opposition (Acts 6:9-10)
- After all the false accusations against Stephen how was his appearance in front of the Sanhedrin (Acts 6:15)? Brian Vickers says: “The biblical imagery communicates the presence and power of God in
Stephen through the Holy Spirit.” Read Exodus 34:29-35. How is Stephen a parallel to Moses? Read Luke 9:28-31. How did Stephen walk in the footsteps of Jesus? - What is God calling you to do in 2024? What steps do you need to take this week to fulfill that calling?
