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

1. Fill in the Blanks

1. fairness
2. seven
3. prayer
4. Stephen
5. leaders
6. service

2. Match It

1. Hellenist widows — B. Needed fair care in the growing church
2. The twelve — C. Protected prayer and Bible teaching priorities
3. The seven — A. Chosen to help with practical needs
4. Stephen — F. Served and witnessed with God-given wisdom
5. Synagogue opponents — D. Debated Stephen and stirred up accusations
6. Jewish leaders — E. Saw Stephen remain calm under pressure

3. Multiple Choice

1. A — Some widows were being overlooked
2. B — To serve practical needs while prayer and teaching remained central
3. C — Trusted, Spirit-led, and wise men
4. D — Used accusations and brought him before the leaders

4. Put in Order

1. A complaint rises about overlooked widows.
2. The apostles ask the church to choose seven trusted servants.
3. The chosen men are presented and prayed over.
4. The gospel witness keeps growing in Jerusalem.
5. Opponents argue with Stephen but cannot overcome his God-given wisdom.
6. Stephen is seized and taken before the Jewish leaders.

Worksheet line order:

1. Stephen is seized and taken before the Jewish leaders. — 6
2. The apostles ask the church to choose seven trusted servants. — 2
3. A complaint rises about overlooked widows. — 1
4. The chosen men are presented and prayed over. — 3
5. The gospel witness keeps growing in Jerusalem. — 4
6. Opponents argue with Stephen but cannot overcome his God-given wisdom. — 5

5. True or False

1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F
6. T

6. Short Answer — Suggested Answers

What can Stephen’s example teach believers facing unfair opposition?
Stephen’s example teaches believers to show courage, wisdom, calmness, faithfulness, and trust in God when treated unfairly.

Why was it wise to address the widows’ care problem instead of ignoring it?
Ignoring the problem could have deepened division, but wise attention helped protect unity and care for real needs.

What do the apostles’ priorities teach church leaders and helpers today?
They teach the importance of prayer, Bible teaching, wise delegation, and practical service.

How can practical service support the spread of the gospel?
Practical service helps protect unity, meet real needs, and allow gospel teaching and witness to continue.