Come, Follow Me
New Testament Lesson 27:
July 8–14

Acts 6–9
“What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?”

Begin by reading Acts 6–9. The suggestions in the Come, Follow Me manuals can help you identify some of the important principles in these chapters, though you may find others in your own study.

Acts 6: The Apostles choose seven to assist them—Stephen is tried before the council.

Acts 7: Stephen recounts the history of Israel and names Moses as a prototype of Christ—He testifies of the apostasy in Israel—He sees Jesus on the right hand of God—Stephen’s testimony is rejected, and he is stoned to death.

Acts 8: Saul persecutes the Church—Philip’s ministry in Samaria is described—Philip performs miracles and baptizes men and women—Peter and John come to Samaria and confer the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands—Simon seeks to buy this gift and is rebuked by Peter—Philip preaches about Christ and baptizes an Ethiopian eunuch.

Acts 9: Jesus appears to Saul—Saul is a chosen vessel—Ananias restores Saul’s sight—Saul is baptized and begins his ministry—Peter heals Æneas and raises Dorcas from death.