Sabbath. Study. Serve.

 Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: Acts 6:1—7:2a, 44-60

From the Sermon:

When folks became ____________ in the early church, it would often cause a rift between them and their blood family.

Even if a house hold is baptized, they may no longer have the wider support of the extended _____________________________.

A serious question is being raised here - we say that we are all part of this _________________, but are some people being favored over others?

When the arguments didn’t work - then came the  _______.

The leaders were trying to protect what they always believed to be ______ - thinking his words were a threat that would lead people astray.

Reflection Questions:

How did Stephen bear witness to God?

Why did other’s not believe him?

How are we bearing witness to Christ today?

Prayer:

Lord, sometimes its a lot easier to go with the crowd. Even if it leads us the wrong way. Even if it does not honor and glorify your name. Lord, give us the strength and courage to go your way and live into your truth as we bear witness to your name, we pray. Amen.