2. 1. We might be in awe of God as we see how He empowered the early followers of Christ though the Holy Spirit to preach, persevere through persecution, and then praise him.

3. 2. We might, as a church, see how we ought to function as the church of God, the bride of Jesus from the example of the early followers.

4. 3. We might, as individuals, be empowered by that same Holy Spirit to boldly proclaim the gospel and change the world.

7. SERIOUS CONFLICT widows going hungry

8. SERIOUS CONFLICT widows going hungry complaining

9. COMPLAINING Negative spreads faster than positive Involves others, sometimes unwillingly Usually end up focusing on a person Weakens our contentment Causes you and others to “take up your cause”... Is habit forming

10. SERIOUS CONFLICT widows going hungry complaining losing focus

11. SOLUTION choose people to handle the responsibility

12. SOLUTION choose people to handle the responsibility focus on the Ministry of the Word