Acts 6:6

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Նրանց կանգնեցրին առաքյալների առաջ և աղոթք անելով՝ նրանց վրա ձեռք դրեցին։

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a group of people who were chosen to help with serving food and other tasks in the early Christian community. The apostles prayed for these people and placed their hands on them as a symbol of blessing or commissioning.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have some friends helping you clean up your room. Before they start, your mom prays and then gives each one a high-five to show she believes in them and is giving them her blessing to do the job well.

Historical Background

The Book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD. This passage describes events shortly after the founding of the Christian church, focusing on the selection of deacons to help manage daily tasks within the community.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, this could apply to someone being appointed for an important role in their workplace or community organization. Before starting, colleagues might pray and offer support by shaking hands, symbolizing encouragement and blessing.

Topics

• service
• apostles
• deacons
• prayer
• laying on of hands
• commissioning

Related Verses

• Numbers 27:18
• Mark 16:18
• Acts 13:3
• Luke 9:1-2
• Romans 15:16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of laying hands on someone in Acts 6:6?

Laying hands was a symbolic act often used to represent blessing, healing, or setting apart for service. In this case, it signifies that these individuals were being set apart by the apostles with their prayers and blessings.

Who wrote the Book of Acts?

The Book of Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke, who also wrote the Gospel of Luke. It was likely written around 60-80 AD as a historical account of early Christianity.

How does this verse relate to leadership in modern churches?

This verse can be seen as a model for how leaders within a church community should pray and support individuals who are being placed in roles that involve service, ensuring they feel blessed and encouraged.

Why were the deacons chosen specifically for serving tables?

The early Christian community faced challenges with fair distribution of resources. Choosing deacons to handle these tasks allowed apostles to focus more on teaching and spiritual guidance rather than administrative duties.