Theory question 106
Pentecost and the Early Church(a) How was the problem of discrimination solved in the early Church by the Apostles? (b) State three effects of discrimination in society.
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(a) As disciples increased, the Hellenists murmured that their widows were neglected in the daily distribution (Acts 6:1).
The twelve called the disciples together (Acts 6:2).
They said it was not right for them to leave preaching to serve tables (Acts 6:2).
They asked the believers to pick seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and wisdom (Acts 6:3).
The apostles would devote themselves to prayer and the word (Acts 6:4).
The whole multitude agreed and chose Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus — all Greek names (Acts 6:5).
The apostles prayed and laid hands on them (Acts 6:6).
The word of God increased and the disciples multiplied (Acts 6:7).
(b) Any three: hatred and division; injustice; conflict and violence; loss of talent; poverty of the excluded; loss of trust in leaders.
Narrate Acts 6:1-7, then three effects.