Salem Covenant Church

Hellenistic Jews: Scattered among the Gentiles, spoke the Greek language, and who used the Greek translation of the Old Testament.
Hebraic Jews: Jews who had remained in Judea, near Jerusalem, who used the Hebrew language, and who were appropriately called “Hebrews." Expect distractions.
Organization can further the Word of God.
There are different roles in the Body of Christ.
Leaders empower others.

Small-Group Questions.

What was the most surprising detail about the Book of Acts that you heard during Steven’s sermon on Sunday? Was it about the author, the man, the recipient, the date, the story or the purpose of Acts?


Have you ever felt less important in your role in the church than someone in another role? Discuss.
What did the Apostles consider to be their highest priority?
What made this priority their main focus?
What qualifications were required of the seven who were appointed for the daily ministration (5:3)?
What value do you see in the structural organization in our church today?
What different ethnic or cultural groups are there in your church?
How can differences among believers cause friction?
How can we learn to channel our complaints into solutions?