The Number of the Disciples Was Multiplied
The Number of the Disciples Was MultipliedLesson 29
The number of disciples was multipliedContext and ReviewTo whom
was the Gospel Preached after the Resurrection (see Matt 28:19 and
Acts 1:8)How many converts were there (see Acts 2: 41 and Acts
4:4)What economy/society existed in the Ancient Church (see Acts 2:
44-45 and Acts 4: 32, 34-35)Essential Terminology
Grecianthere arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the
Hebrews KJV Acts 6:1
Hellenistic jewsa complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic
Jews against the native Hebrews NASB Acts 6:1
Hellenistic jewsGreek speaking Jews living in the DiasporaTended
to be less strict; combined elements of Jewish religious tradition
with Greek culture
diaspora
diasporaDispersion of Jews beyond Israel by migration or
expulsion!
Proselyteand Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch (KJV Acts 6:5)
ProselyteA proselyte is one born of non-Israelite (Greek or
Roman) lineage, who joins the Jews' religion by circumcision and
obedience to the other requirements of the law of Moses. Such
proselytes to Judaism were the first non-Jewish converts to the
Church.
Judaizerwhy compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews
(Gr: Judaize)? (KJV Galatians 2:14)
Judaizerwhy compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
(KJV Galatians 2:14)Group of ancient disciples (including Peter
before his vision) who assumed that converts to Christianity must
first convert to Judaism, including circumcision, keeping kosher,
etc.
Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-15Read 1 Corinthians 12: 16-20
Seven men are ordained to supervise the temporal work of the
ChurchChoosing the SevenRead Acts 6: 1-7 (one verse at a time)
Philip preaches and performs miracles in samariaAn Ethiopian
Receives ChristRead Acts 8: 26-31; 35-38What blessings come to us
and others as we follow the Spirit
diversity is a strength of this ChurchRead Acts 1:8Ancient
Church was multi-ethnicList ethnicities of Ancient ChurchLikewise,
Modern Church is Multi-ethnicRead quotes on Diversity
diversity is a strength of this ChurchHow does diversity among
members enrich and strengthen the Church? How can we differ from
each other and still be unified?
It is in understanding and accepting [the] universal fatherhood
of God that all human beings can best appreciate Gods concern for
them and their relationship to each other. This is a message of
life and love that strikes squarely against all stifling traditions
based on race, language, economic or political standing,
educational rank, or cultural background, for we are all of the
same spiritual descent. We have a divine pedigree; every person is
a spiritual child of God
Stephen testifies before the Sanhedrin and is stoned to
deathRead Acts 6: 11-15Read Chapter heading to Acts 7How can we
make sure we do not forget the Lords workings in our own lives? How
does remembering past blessings from the Lord help us remain
faithful in the present?Read Acts 7:55-56
Saul is converted and baptized and begins to preach the
gospelSaul was a Jew from the Diaspora, TarsusRoman CitizenSpoke
both Greek and AramaicPharisee, trained at Jerusalem by
GamalielPresent and consented to stoning of StephenResponsible for
imprisonment and death of many members of Church
On occasion individuals can have [experiences like Sauls], but
for the most part, conversion happens over a period of time as
study, prayer, experience, and faith help us to grow in our
testimony and conversion
How Can we hear the voice of the lord?D&C 1: 38D&C
6:23D&C 8:2D&C 18:34-36
Lord, what will thou have me to do?Read Acts 9: 6Ezra Taft
Benson said that Pauls question, Lord, what wilt thou have me to
do? is the most important question we can ask in this life.Why is
it so important?How have you been blessed by knowing Gods will for
you and submitting to it?
