Sermon Questions
July 20, 2026
Sermon Questions for Acts 6:1-15
The church in Jerusalem had a group of people who apparently weren't receiving the same benevolence as others with similar needs.
How do you see that the Lord protected the unity of the church? (eg. awareness, process, solution, etc.)
Can you think of a modern-day issue in a local church you've been a part of that was similar? How did that turn out?
What can we learn as a community at RCC to address similar issues? Is there an issue that you are aware of that should be addressed? What's your part in that process (eg. awareness, process, solution, etc.)?
The disciples who were put forward to the Apostles by the church had common qualifications (good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit, full of wisdom). Let's take a working definition of "full of the Spirit" as being fully controlled by the Holy Spirit.
Why do you think these qualifications were included in the job description?
Are these qualifications reasonable? Which of these areas might be an area of growth for you? (Share with the group, if you're comfortable doing so.) How can your small group and friends help you grow is this area?
All of the men who took responsibility for serving the widows had Greek names, which suggests that they too had a similar background to their Hellenist sisters. What might we learn from that? Is there a demographic or a people group for whom you have a particular affinity that you might serve for the glory of Christ?
In Acts chapter 6 & 7, Stephen proves to be very effective defender of the Christian faith (ie. an apologist), even though he was apparently not formally trained. Even with the working of the Holy Spirit, it's not hard to assume that Stephen studied God's Word deeply on his own. His personal spiritual disciplines ("holy habits") in private prepared him for powerfully testifying in public in word and deed. Is there an area in your walk with Christ that you would like to grown in, either in knowledge and/or experience? What's one thing you can commit to do to begin that process? How can we help?
Sermon Questions for Acts 6:1-15
The church in Jerusalem had a group of people who apparently weren't receiving the same benevolence as others with similar needs.
How do you see that the Lord protected the unity of the church? (eg. awareness, process, solution, etc.)
Can you think of a modern-day issue in a local church you've been a part of that was similar? How did that turn out?
What can we learn as a community at RCC to address similar issues? Is there an issue that you are aware of that should be addressed? What's your part in that process (eg. awareness, process, solution, etc.)?
The disciples who were put forward to the Apostles by the church had common qualifications (good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit, full of wisdom). Let's take a working definition of "full of the Spirit" as being fully controlled by the Holy Spirit.
Why do you think these qualifications were included in the job description?
Are these qualifications reasonable? Which of these areas might be an area of growth for you? (Share with the group, if you're comfortable doing so.) How can your small group and friends help you grow is this area?
All of the men who took responsibility for serving the widows had Greek names, which suggests that they too had a similar background to their Hellenist sisters. What might we learn from that? Is there a demographic or a people group for whom you have a particular affinity that you might serve for the glory of Christ?
In Acts chapter 6 & 7, Stephen proves to be very effective defender of the Christian faith (ie. an apologist), even though he was apparently not formally trained. Even with the working of the Holy Spirit, it's not hard to assume that Stephen studied God's Word deeply on his own. His personal spiritual disciplines ("holy habits") in private prepared him for powerfully testifying in public in word and deed. Is there an area in your walk with Christ that you would like to grown in, either in knowledge and/or experience? What's one thing you can commit to do to begin that process? How can we help?