In today’s passage, we find the longest sermon in the book of Acts, and we meet the first martyr of the New Testament church. Acts 6:8 – 8:1a

Last week we looked at two dangers that threatened the early church: Persecution from without, and scandal from within. This morning, we learn that in addition to those dangers, even the health of the church was making life complicated! Today, we’re going to learn about the challenge associated with growth. Acts 6:1-7