(Note: For remote participants and BFG leaders, these questions are meant to be used in conjunction with the pastor’s sermon. Attempting to use these questions absent the sermon’s teaching could lead to unbiblical or unhelpful conclusions.)

Screen Notes
I. Three types of problems the church must always be solving:

• Internal disputes (v. 1a). 
• Physical needs (v. 1b).
• Distractions (v. 2). 

II. The solutions are built into the church (vv. 3–6).  
III. The result—a church on mission (v. 7).

For Kids:  The word “deacon” literally means servant. Some people are called to serve the church in an official capacity, but every church member is called to serve in some way.  

• If you are a Christian, how do you think you might serve in the church? 
• What happens when everyone serves the church in some way? 
• How can we pray for the deacons who serve at FBCW? 

For Discussion:
Sermon Recap 

• [Leader: Ask the group to share any initial thoughts from Acts 6:1–7.] 
• What three problems or potential problems are present in Acts 6:1–7 that continue to threaten the church today?  
• Has anyone been at a church that failed to address internal disputes? What happens when a church does not handle internal disputes well (Acts 6:1)? 
• Why was it so important for a church in the first century to take care of its widows (Acts 6:1)? Why is it important for a church today to take care of its widows? What does good widow care look like today?  
• What happens when a church neglects to give priority time to faithful preaching/teaching (Acts 6:2)? How is losing faithful preaching/teaching a detriment to humanity?  
• Name some practical ways a good deacon ministry supports a healthy church.  
• How might a good deacon ministry motivate others in the church toward service?  

Going Deeper

• [Leader: Ask the group to turn to 1 Timothy 3 and have someone read verses 8–13.] 
• Can anyone explain why the apostle Paul wrote 1 Timothy?  
• In light of Acts 6:1–7, why do you think Paul gave this specific set of qualifications for deacons in 1 Tim. 3:8–13?  
• What happens when a church allows people to serve as deacons who do not meet these qualifications?  
• How might a church thrive as the result of a deacon body full of faithful, qualified people?  

Application

• How can you help support your deacon body at FBCW?  
• Do you know anyone who should be considered to serve as a deacon at FBCW? [Leader: take names and send them to the elders.] 
• Where do you see the greatest need for service at FBCW? How can you help fill that need?  

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