Preparation
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Read, ponder, and pray about the following scriptures:
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a. Acts 6:1–7. The Twelve Apostles ordain seven men to supervise the temporal work of the Church.
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b. Acts 6:8–7:60. Stephen, one of the seven, testifies before the Sanhedrin. His words anger the people who are listening, and they take him out of the city and stone him to death.
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c. Acts 8:4–40. Philip, another of the seven, preaches and performs miracles in Samaria. He teaches and baptizes an Ethiopian eunuch.
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d. Acts 8:1–3; 9:1–31. Saul persecutes the Church until he receives a vision of Jesus Christ. Saul is converted and baptized and begins to preach the gospel.
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Additional reading: Acts 22:1–16; 26:1–5, 9–18.
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Suggestion for teaching: Remember that you are teaching a class of individuals. They may differ widely in life experiences, length of membership in the Church, understanding of gospel doctrine and principles, talents and abilities, and opportunities for education. Seek to understand class members’ differences and help each person understand the truths being taught. (See Teaching, No Greater Call [36123], pages 33–39.)