New Testament Tales - Building a Church
Building a Church 1. What were the first deacons appointed to do? 2. Which men called to work in food distribution became famous for their preaching? 3. When did the first baptisms take place after Jesus’ resurrection? 4. What rules did the early church follow for Baptisms? 5. What rules did the early church follow for Communion? 6. What rules did the early church follow for sharing property? 7. Who is the first “evangelist”? 8. What happened to Ananias and Sapphira? 9. Who worked miracles in the early church? 10. Who spoke in tongues? After receiving the Holy Spirit, the disciples set about continuing Jesus’ mission, first as a Jewish sect in Jerusalem, and then around the world. Like many other Jewish sects, they cared for their widows and orphans. And like many human groups, they ended up trying to resolve disputes about fair play. The 12 disciples chose 7 people (generally considered to be the first deacons, though the Bible doesn’t say so) to deal with everyday life, freeing them ...