The theme of this worksheet is: Wise Service. Faithful Witness.

Description: This worksheet helps readers study Acts 6 by focusing on the early church’s response to a fairness problem, the choosing of seven trusted servants, the apostles’ commitment to prayer and the ministry of the Word, Stephen’s faithful service, and his courage under opposition.

It includes an At a Glance chapter overview, Scripture Spotlight, Core Truth, Did You Know? background note, Quick Takeaway, fill-in-the-blank review, matching activity, multiple choice questions, put-in-order activity, true-or-false questions, short-answer prompts, note taking, personal reflection, prayer prompt, and closing thought.

Answer Key

Fill in the Blanks / Word Bank

1. widows
2. Hellenist
3. seven
4. prayer
5. Stephen
6. council

Match It

• Hebrews — A. Native Jewish believers connected to Judea and Aramaic culture.
• Hellenists — B. Greek-speaking Jewish believers from the wider Jewish world.
• The Twelve — C. Apostolic leaders who guided the church’s response.
• The Seven — D. Trusted servants chosen to help care for the need.
• Stephen — E. A Spirit-filled witness who spoke with wisdom.
• Dishonest Witnesses — F. People used to accuse Stephen dishonestly.

Multiple Choice

1. B — Neglected widows in daily care
2. C — They needed to keep prayer and Scripture teaching central
3. B — Men known for good reputation, wisdom, and Spirit-filled life
4. C — They used dishonest accusations against him

Put in Order

1. A complaint arose because some widows were being overlooked.
2. The apostles explained that their main calling must stay focused on prayer and Scripture teaching.
3. The believers chose seven qualified men for the service need.
4. The gospel continued spreading, and many more became disciples.
5. Opponents stirred up dishonest charges against Stephen.
6. Stephen was seized and brought before the council.

Worksheet line order:

• Stephen was seized and brought before the council. — 6
• The apostles explained that their main calling must stay focused on prayer and Scripture teaching. — 2
• A complaint arose because some widows were being overlooked. — 1
• The believers chose seven qualified men for the service need. — 3
• The gospel continued spreading, and many more became disciples. — 4
• Opponents stirred up dishonest charges against Stephen. — 5

True or False

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. False

Short Answer — Suggested Answers

1. What need caused the church to appoint the seven?
   Some Hellenist widows were being overlooked in the church’s daily care.
2. Why was it wise for the apostles to protect time for prayer and Scripture teaching?
   The apostles needed to keep prayer and Scripture teaching central while other faithful servants handled the care need.
3. What qualities made Stephen stand out in Acts 6?
   Stephen stood out because he was known for faith, wisdom, Spirit-filled boldness, and powerful witness.
4. What do the accusations against Stephen show about opposition to the gospel?
   The accusations show that opposition to the gospel can become dishonest when truth cannot be answered faithfully.