“The Word Spreads – A Study in the Book of Acts” Series
Lesson Four: “Heart Matters”
Acts chapter 5 through Acts 6:1-7
Conqueror’s Sunday School Class – Sunday, July 12, 2026

 Today’s Lesson Theme Verse is found in this passage of Scripture…
“And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.”
 Acts 5:41
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Today’s Lesson Thought can be summed up in this one simple question…
“If Every Other Christian Was Just Like Me, What Kind of Church Would My Church Be?”
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Lesson: “Heart Matters” 

I           : Servants With A Selfish Attitude

            A: Their Selfishness was a Serious Matter
              - Acts 5:1-10, Acts 4:34-37, Jeremiah 17:10, I Chronicles 28:9

             B: God’s Discipline upon these people was Swift and Serious
              - Acts 5:11, Proverbs 19:25, I Corinthians 11:28-31, Hebrews 12:5-12,
                  Proverbs 21:11, Proverbs 1:7
                  1: God chastens His children because they are His children!
                  2: God chastens His children because God loves His children!
                  3: God chastens His children because God wants His children
                      to be different than the devil’s children!
                      - I Corinthians 6:11

 
II         : True Servants of God Who Had A Sacrificial Attitude

            A: The Apostles’ Influence Expands
              - Acts 5:12-16

            B: The Apostles Take A Bold Stand
              - Acts 5:17-42, Luke 21:17, John 17:14, Romans 8:31, Acts 4:16-29,
                  I Peter 4:12-17, Philippians 2:5-8, Hebrews 12:2-3

III        : True Servants With A Selfless Attitude

            A: The Situation of Concern: Neglected Widows
              - Acts 6:1, James 1:5

            B: The Solution to the Situation: Appoint Spirit-filled Servants
              - Acts 6:2-7