As we read the gospel records, we read eyewitness accounts of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus.

In a sense, the gospels are just the beginning of Christ's work. The adventure continues in the

Book of Acts. In this study with

Scott Pauli, we consider the continuing work of Christ through the Holy Spirit, who works through

the apostles in the New Testament Church. Now, let's get in on the adventure.

Are you a numbers person?

I must confess to you that is not me.

But I know some people, they love numbers, love working with numbers.

And when it comes to business, people always say, well, it's about the numbers.

It's about the numbers.

I want to say to you, when it comes to the work of God, it's it's about the numbers. It's about the numbers. I want to say to you, when it

comes to the work of God, it's not just about the numbers. In fact, I can prove that to you today,

because God's math is different than ours. We've come in our study. The adventure continues

to Acts chapter 6 and verse number one where the Bible says and in those days

when the number of the disciples was multiplied there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against

the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily administration. Then the 12 called the

multitude of the disciples under them and said it is not reason that we should leave the Word of God and serve tables.

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.

But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word.

Now, Acts 6 is a pivotal point in the early church. will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

Now, Acts 6 is a pivotal point in the early church and for the work and development of the New Testament church because this is the beginning of the work of deacons.

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