What business were the seven men appointed over in Acts 6?
The seven men were appointed over the business of serving tables, caring for the physical needs of the people so that the non-Palestinian Jews would not be slighted and fairness would be restored. This practical service freed the twelve for prayer and the ministry of the Word.
Les explains that the apostles told the congregation to look out seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, to be appointed over this business. That business was taking care of the physical need of these people so that the non-Palestinian Jews would not be slighted; it was about bringing back fairness. The twelve said they would give themselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. The chosen men included Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas, a proselyte of Antioch. After prayer and the laying on of hands, the word of God increased, and the number of disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
More Questions
Why did the early church in Jerusalem choose seven men in Acts 6?
The Jerusalem church selected seven men because they were having some practical problems that needed to be handled.