The Paul Tripp Podcast

1153. Qualified to Serve (Acts 1:21-26) | Paul Tripp’s 5-Minute Bible Study

The Paul Tripp Podcast

Show Notes

What qualifies someone to serve God—and who gets to decide?

Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the disciples’ selection of Matthias, showing why the condition of our hearts matters more than outward appearances and why we must look to Scripture’s clear commands for guidance.

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