Commissioned to His Service: Becoming Part of God’s A-Team

The Sheep of the Shire . . .

Unpacking Acts 6:1-7:

1. The Problem Beneath the Problem (vv. 1–2)

2. The Priority of the Apostles (vv. 2–4)

3. The Process of Selection (vv. 3–5)

4. The Commissioning (v. 6)

5. The Result (v. 7)

Application:

1. God’s A-Team Notices Needs

2. God’s A-Team Protects the Mission

3. God’s A-Team Has the Right Character

4. God’s A-Team Is Commissioned to Serve

5. God’s A-Team Changes the Future

LifeGroup Questions for Discussion:

1. Where do you see “modern-day” versions of the tension between Hebraic and Hellenistic Jews in today’s church?
   How can cultural, generational, or social differences lead to people being overlooked?
   What would it look like to address those tensions in a godly way?
2. Acts 6 emphasizes choosing leaders based on character (“good reputation,” “full of the Spirit,” “wisdom”). Why do you think these qualities matter more than skills?
   How does our culture tend to choose leaders differently?
3. The apostles refused to neglect their primary calling but also refused to ignore the problem. What does this teach us about balancing priorities and responsibilities?
4. The early church empowered others to serve, and the result was greater growth and unity. What role do you feel God may be calling you to step into right now?