About two years after the events of Pentecost an internal problem arose within the Church - there were factions between the Israeli Jewish believers and the Hellenistic Jewish believers. The Apostles commissioned seven men to administer the Church's benevolence ministry to make sure Hellenistic widows were not overlooked - this is the origin of church deacons. There was no call for segregation; rather, the problem was addressed with greater integration. What can the modern Church learn from this?
If you've never been to the Holy Land, it is the experience of a lifetime you won't want to miss. Make plans to join Steven Ger sometime in 2026 as he hosts tours to Israel. Be sure to check back often as we will post the most recent information h...
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