Acts 6 and 7 detail the story of Stephen, the first follower of Jesus martyred for his unwavering boldness in proclaiming Jesus as Lord. Despite the rejection Stephen faced, he remained firm in his gospel witness to those in the Sanhedrin. Recounting the stories of the Old Testament, Stephen declared God’s faithfulness to bring the Messiah into the world,...

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Daniel Davis, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, to understand the session’s biblical context, to hear an encouragement about how to use the curriculum effectively, and to be reminded of the need to point your group members...

The church acted to preserve unity among the believers. Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Central Truth Our cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses don’t matter to God. When we view fellow believers as family, we actively work to dispel any division Satan tries to cause, and we model God in how He welcomed us. Key Question In what ways should churches operate...

Acts 6 relays a time when a complaint within the church led to an opportunity for delegation and good deeds. As the apostles continued spreading the word of Jesus and His resurrection, more people began to believe the good news and the church grew in number. Amid this growth, the task of caring for the Hellenistic widows was being...

Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Daniel Davis, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, to understand the session’s biblical context, to hear an encouragement about how to use the curriculum effectively, and to be reminded of the need to point your group members...

Jesus instructed His disciples to preach about Him, and they strove to fulfill that call—no matter what. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 5:25-42 CENTRAL TRUTH Most of us would rather avoid confrontation. We would rather not even encounter someone who disagrees with us. But the disciples faced constant physical and verbal opposition. They boldly and unapologetically professed Jesus as the Son of...