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Jun 2025
14m 11s

Stephen is Chosen

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Join Stephen as he steps into a servant-leader role, embodying the true spirit of humility and service in the early church, making a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God.

In this episode of The Jesus Podcast, the apostles choose seven men, including Stephen, to help care for the growing community of believers, ensuring the needs of the orphans, widows, and hungry are met. Stephen, a man of great wisdom and humility, eagerly accepts this responsibility, serving the people with a heart full of love and dedication to God’s work.

Today's Bible verse is Galatians 5:13, from the King James Version.

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