Tag Archives: Acts 6

Teaching Summary of Acts 6–7

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Jefferson Vann

Teaching Summary of Acts 6–7 🌿 Overall Themes in Acts 6–7 Acts 6 — The Appointment of the Seven and the Rise of Stephen 6:1–7 — The Complaint and the Choosing of the Seven Teaching angle:Spirit‑led delegation protects unity, preserves … Continue reading →

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half truths

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

half truths Acts 6:8-15 (JDV) Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, full of favor and power, was performing great marvels and signs among the people. Acts 6:9 Opposition arose, however, from some members of the Synagogue of the Liberated, composed of both … Continue reading →

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adding new leaders

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

adding new leaders Acts 6:1-7 (JDV) Acts 6:1 However, in those days, when the disciples were increasing, there arose a complaint by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. Acts … Continue reading →

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worst defense

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 6:8-7:60 Stephen’s message at his trial before the Sanhedrin is one of the best Old Testament summaries ever.  It was also one of the worst testimonies ever given at a trial.  It so enraged the listeners that they decided … Continue reading →

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obedient to the faith

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 4:32-6:7.  The church of Jesus Christ is not simply a social movement. The kingdom of God has a king in heaven, and he has given us a body of instruction recorded in the Gospels. Believers are obligated to obey … Continue reading →

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