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In Acts 6:5–7, the early church takes a significant step in addressing internal tensions by appointing seven Hellenistic men to oversee the care of widows. Their selection highlights both practical wisdom and the church’s growing diversity. But were these men the first deacons, elders, or simply temporary servants? Join us as we unpack their role, the apostles’ commissioning, and how this moment helped propel the gospel beyond Jerusalem.
In Acts 6:5–7, the early church takes a significant step in addressing internal tensions by appointing seven Hellenistic men to oversee the care of widows. Their selection highlights both practical wisdom and the church’s growing diversity. But were these men the first deacons, elders, or simply temporary servants? Join us as we unpack their role, the apostles’ commissioning, and how this moment helped propel the gospel beyond Jerusalem.