Apostles appointed seven men for church management, emphasizing fairness, Holy Spirit, wisdom. Deacons handled practical duties, apostles focused on spiritual tasks. Stephen and Philip transitioned from service to evangelism. Laying hands set individuals apart. Care for widows was guided by specific criteria.

Acts 6 highlights early church growth and cultural divisions, resolved by appointing seven men for resource distribution. Emphasizes unity, roles, and love over hierarchy.

Shawn's teaching highlights divine intervention, Gamaliel's caution, spiritual battles over physical, enduring persecution for growth, and embodying the Spirit's fruits.

Shawn's method: verse-by-verse scripture study, minimal anecdotes, independent Bible reading, multiple translations, focus on apostles' obedience, Jesus' crucifixion symbolism.

Shawn's teaching emphasizes personal responsibility, equality in Christ, the apostles' unique miracles, spiritual over physical miracles, and the unstoppable spread of the Gospel.

The teaching contrasts Barnabas' genuine giving with Ananias and Sapphira's deceit, highlighting religious hypocrisy. It emphasizes authenticity, transparency, and the dangers of deception, while exploring Trinitarian and non-Trinitarian views on the Holy Spirit.

Early believers in Acts 4:32 shared possessions, united by faith in Jesus. True unity requires love, patience, and forgiveness. Avoid harmful divisions; seek spiritual unity.

Shawn's teaching contrasts predestination and Open Theism, emphasizing God's omniscience, fairness, and love, allowing human free will while ensuring His ultimate plan prevails.

Peter and John, threatened by authorities, prayed with companions, emphasizing God's creation and authority. God's relationship with Israel is like a marriage, highlighting faithfulness. Prophets depict Israel's unfaithfulness as adultery, but reconciliation is offered through Christ. The early church at Pentecost fulfilled God's covenants, uniting Jew and Gentile. Believers honor God as creator, with Jesus central to knowing God. The Holy Spirit guides directly, without intermediaries, emphasizing Jesus as "servant Son."

The teaching highlights the Holy Spirit's role in empowering believers, valuing humility over scholarly credentials, and prioritizing divine calling over earthly authority, emphasizing love and genuine faith.