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Lessons from the Early Church

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July 11, 2024

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Let's dive into the scripture:

42  They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43  Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44  All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45  They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46  Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47  praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42-47

Explanation:

In these verses, we see the early church in action. 💪

The believers were not just Sunday Christians—they were all in, all the time.

They devoted themselves to learning, hanging out together, sharing meals, and praying. This wasn’t some occasional meetup; it was a daily deal.

Their community life was marked by awe, generosity, and genuine joy. They were so tight-knit and generous that they even sold their stuff to help each other out.

This radical way of living was contagious, and more people joined their community every day. 🤝

Insights:

The secret sauce of this early church? Jesus at the center of everything. 💯

Their devotion wasn’t just to activities but to a Person—Jesus. This commitment transformed their relationships and priorities.

They didn’t just hear about Jesus’ teachings; they lived them out in real-time.

Their love for Jesus spilled over into love for each other, creating a community that was both magnetic and dynamic.

Application:

So, what does this look like for us today?

It’s about living out our faith in community.

We’re called to be devoted to learning, hanging out, sharing meals, and praying together.

It’s about being there for each other in practical ways, like the early believers who sold their stuff to help those in need.

This kind of community life isn’t just a church program; it’s a lifestyle.

Let’s aim to create spaces where generosity, joy, and sincere hearts are the norm, and where people see Jesus through our actions.

Reflection Questions:

  1. How can you be more devoted to your faith community?

  2. In what ways can you practice generosity and support others in need?

  3. How can you create more genuine and joyful connections with fellow believers?

Feel free to discuss with a friend.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for the example of the early church. Help us to live out our faith in community, with devotion to Your teachings, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. Fill us with generosity, joy, and sincerity, and may our lives reflect Your love in tangible ways. Amen.

Living out your faith isn’t a solo mission. It’s about doing life together—learning, sharing, and growing as a community centered on Jesus.

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BIBLE SHOWER THOUGHTS

  1. Imagine if garage sales were as popular now as they were in the early church. Instead of decluttering, we'd be fundraising for each other every weekend!

  2. If the early Christians shared everything they had, I bet they never had to worry about returning borrowed Tupperware. Everyone just knew whose it was.

  3. The early disciples decided to help each other according to their ability. I guess even back then, they had the original "pay what you can" philosophy.

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