A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
How does Acts 6 show what Spirit-filled service looks like?
The church looks for people full of the Spirit and wisdom to meet a practical need, and Stephen also bears witness with power.
Read the passage in context
- Acts 6:1–10 · KJV
Wigglesworth starts with the overlooked widows, follows the appointment of the seven, and gives attention to Stephen’s wisdom and courage.
From the passage to daily life
Notice how the chapter holds table service and public witness together. The need of neglected widows becomes an occasion to look for spiritual maturity in practical leadership.
Discussion and reflection
- How does Acts 6 show what Spirit-filled service looks like?
The church looks for people full of the Spirit and wisdom to meet a practical need, and Stephen also bears witness with power.
- Why was wisdom part of the qualification?
The church needed trusted people who could recognize an unfair distribution and care for people across language and community lines.
Put the study into practice
Identify one ordinary responsibility that would benefit from prayer, wisdom, and better attention.
Historical source · Ever Increasing Faith (1924), chapter 11, pp. 93–99 · Open the original scan
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