Widows Among the Hellenists Neglected Earlier, Luke told Theophilus that various ones sold some of their possessions and laid the money at the feet of the apostles. He further reported that the money was distributed among the brethren according to need. Now, Luke reports that a complaint arose amon... [ Continue Reading ]
The Apostles' Solution The apostles said it was not appropriate for them to cease devoting their full energies to the word in order to serve tables. Instead, the apostles directed the members of the congregation to look among their own number to find seven men qualified to carry out this important t... [ Continue Reading ]
One of the Seven, Stephen, Accused of Blasphemy The record of great miracles being wrought by Stephen is the first such by anyone other than an apostle. It should be noted that such was not accomplished without a laying on of the apostles' hands. The miracles attracted the attention of the members... [ Continue Reading ]
A Face Like an Angel Perhaps Paul reported to Luke the remarkable appearance of the face of Stephen. Luke told Theophilus that those in the council saw Stephen's face "as the face of an angel." The closest thing to this experience is found in Exodus 34:29-35 which reports that Moses' face shone aft... [ Continue Reading ]