UNLEASHED (You Matter More Than You Think)
UNLEASHED (You Matter More Than You Think)
The Wild Work of God - Part 6 | 9/26-27, 2026
Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad
Acts 6:1-7
1 But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food.
2 So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. 3 And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility. 4 Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”
5 Everyone liked this idea, and they chose the following: Stephen (a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch (an earlier convert to the Jewish faith). 6 These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them.
7 So God’s message continued to spread. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too.
1. Expect GROWING PAINS
But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent.
-Acts 6:1
2. Find solutions TOGETHER
So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers…
-Acts 6:2
3. Empower GODLY SERVANTS
And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.
-Acts 6:3
4. Stay ON-MISSION
So God’s message continued to spread.
-Acts 6:7
THIS WEEK’S DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY:
Read Exodus 18:13-24 out loud. Then retell the passage in your own words. Then discuss the following questions:
What does this passage teach us about God?
What does this passage teach us about people?
If this is true, what should I do in response?
Who could I share this with?
