The Gospel and the Poor
Acts 6:1-7 · June 11, 2023
This message explores the Bible’s call to care for the poor and needy, drawing on Jesus’ teachings and the example of the early church. It encourages believers to serve with wisdom, compassion, and wholehearted devotion to Christ.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:47 How the early church was helping the needy (Acts 4:34)
07:48 In Matthew 25 Jesus tells the parable of the sheep and goats
09:12 The Bible makes it clear that the church is to help the poor (Acts 20:35)
12:12 Helping those in need (James 1:27; 1 John 3:17; Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 22:9)
15:06 Go out and make disciples (Acts 6:1)
20:02 Growing pains in the early church (Acts 6:2)
21:47 The importance of the Word of God (Matthew 4:4; John 17:17; 1 Peter 2:2; Luke 11:28)
23:55 Good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom (Acts 6:3-4)
26:46 Service unto God (Colossians 3:23-24)
30:01 The Apostles choose seven deacons (Acts 6:5-6)
32:43 The Word of God spread (Acts 6:7)
33:33 Part of the fruit of being a Christian is to help the poor
34:23 We are all part of the body of christ, let’s find our place in it
34:44 Do everything you do heartily for Christ
35:24 Closing prayer
