Free group study handout
Acts 6: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Acts 6 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
A complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews. Their widows were neglected in the daily service (vv. 1-2).
Key verse
“The word of God increased and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly. A great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.”
Acts 6:7 (WEB)
Outline
- Acts 6:1–2 Internal Dispute Arises
- Acts 6:3–4 Selection of New Leaders
- Acts 6:5–7 Appointment of the Seven
- Acts 6:8–10 Stephen's Ministry
- Acts 6:11–14 False Accusations Against Stephen
- Acts 6:15 Stephen's Angelic Countenance
Discussion questions
- In v1, what complaint arises among the Hellenists against the Hebrews?
- What qualities are the apostles looking for in the men chosen in v3?
- In vv. 13-14, what accusations are made against Stephen regarding Moses and the law?
- Why do the members of the council see Stephen's face as like that of an angel in v15?
- When have you felt overlooked or neglected in a community situation like the widows in v1?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Acts 6: Acts 1, Acts 2, 2 Timothy 1.
Before next time: read Acts 7.