Question 46
Pentecost and the Early ChurchThe seven deacons were appointed to
- A.conduct a mission to the Gentiles
- B.replace the twelve
- C.lead the church in Jerusalem
- D.help in the distribution of food
- E.preach the gospel.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (help in the distribution of food)
Explanation
The seven were chosen to serve tables in the daily distribution so the apostles could devote themselves to prayer and the word (Acts 6:1–4).