1 Many people joined Jesus’ friends. Some Greek people said their widows did not get food each day. 2 The twelve leaders called all the followers to meet. They said they should teach God’s word, not stop to hand out food. ️ 3 Pick seven good men. They must be full of God’s Holy Spirit and wise. They will help. 7️⃣♂️️ 4 We will pray and teach God’s word. 5 All the people liked this plan. They chose Stephen (full of God’s Holy Spirit), Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus. ✅ 6 They brought the seven to the apostles. The apostles prayed and put their hands on them. ✋✋ 7 God’s word spread. Many people joined Jesus. Many priests believed too. ➡️✝️ 8 Stephen was strong with God’s Holy Spirit power. He did big good things and signs. ️✨ 9 Some men from far towns came to a big meeting house. They argued with Stephen. ️️⚡ 10 They could not win. God’s Holy Spirit helped Stephen speak with wise words. ️️ 11 They got some men to lie. The men said, “Stephen said bad words about Moses and God.” ️♂️♂️♂️⚠️ 12 They made the people and leaders mad. They grabbed Stephen and took him to the court. ✊➡️️ 13 They brought more false men. The men said, “This man talks bad about this holy house and the law.” ️️ 14 They said, “We heard him say that Jesus will knock down this place and change the rules Moses gave.” They said He will change things. ✝️ 15 All the people in the court looked at Stephen. His face looked like an angel face. It was bright. ✨