Acts 2:41-47
41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
1. More than a Convert
They were devoted to the _____________ of God’s word.
They were not just hearing, they were _____________ what was being taught.
Two words that should describe us, faithful and ______________.
2. More than Casual
They sold their belongings and distributed the proceeds to accommodate any ____________ among them.
It was a voluntary expression of _______________ love.
3. More than Occasional
Have we sacrificed obedience for the sake of our personal calendar?
The first church met together ____________.
Their Christian faith was a day to day ____________, not a weekly routine.
They were unified in God’s ________________.
How does my walk compare to that of the first church?
How am I “devoted” to the teaching of the word? Do I live out what God teaches me? What will change today?
Am I guilty of showing sacrificial love to my church family?
In all honesty, would my commitment to the Lord’s Church be described as a weekly routine or a day to day reality?
Beginning today, I will take the following steps to be faithful to the Lord Jesus and committed to living the truths found in His word...
