DIVIDING UP THE WORK: THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD AND THE MINISTRY OF CHARITABLE RELIEF

I. The New Age of the Spirit and of Charitable Generosity
(Acts 2:44-45; 4:32, 34-45)

II. The Twelve Apostles Face a Ministry Crisis: Word and Tables
(Acts 6:1-2)
1. The Problem of Caring for the Church’s Poor
2. The Apostles’ Problem of Maintaining their Priorities
3. The Apostles’ Priorities: Praying and Preaching

III. The Apostles’ New Innovative Plan
(Acts 6:3-4)
1. A Biblically Mandated Duty
2. Qualified Men Only
3. The Laying On of the Apostles’ Hands
4. The Unstoppable Word of God

Old Testimate References Regarding the Obligation of God's People to Care for the Poor