Reading Time: 4 minutes
The main text for this lesson has often been considered a template for selecting leaders in the church—particularly deacons. But maybe it is a template on how the early church resolved problems. . . .
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October 15 | Application (‘Useful Leadership Lessons from Acts 6’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
It’s been said, “When the Lord starts blessin’, the devil starts messin.’” Right when the gospel was taking root and “the number of disciples was increasing” (Acts 6:1), an internal dispute threatened the fledgling church. . . .
October 15 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Widows and the Seven” (Acts 2:44-47; 6:1-7), by Mark Scott.
October 8 | Sharing and Pretending
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The church was considered by onlookers not only as a dangerous place but also a desired place. . . .
October 8 | Application (“Cut It Out and Give It Up”)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The first-century church has a lot to teach us about financial stewardship. In the book of Acts, there was a link between unity and generosity. Giving flowed naturally because the believers “were one in heart and mind” (Acts 4:32). . . .
October 8 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Sharing and Pretending” (Acts 4:32—5:16), by Mark Scott.
October 1 | Birth of the Church
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and so was the church. . . .
October 1 | Application (“More to Restore”)
Reading Time: 3 minutes
I was brought up in the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, but I have remained in this tribe by personal choice. . . . But there is still more to restore. . . .
October 1 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Birth of the Church” (Acts 2:1-4, 14-15, 22-24, 29-32, 36-42), by Mark Scott.