Étude 1 sur 2 · La réaction surprenante des apôtres

  1. Étude 1 : La réaction surprenante des apôtres
  2. Étude 2 : La nomination des Sept et l'organisation de l'Église primitive
  • ADA024 The surprising reaction of the apostles

    After being flogged by the Sanhedrin, the apostles react in a surprising way, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy to suffer for the name of Jesus. Far from being discouraged, they continue their ministry every day in the Temple and in the houses, teaching and announcing the good news. Luke shows that persecutions, far from stopping the Gospel, paradoxically contribute to its progress.

    Colossians 4.15 (King James Version) :
    Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • ADA025 The appointment of the Seven and the organization of the early Church

    Acts 6,1-7 relates the first internal crisis of the Jerusalem Church, linked to the unequal distribution to the widows. To remedy it, the Twelve propose appointing seven men full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom. This foundational decision distinguishes the ministries while affirming their complementarity, and is accompanied by remarkable growth of the nascent Christian community.

    Acts 6.3 (King James Version) :
    Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate