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What They Did Back Then! Acts 2:42-48. They continued steadfast To continue to do something with intense and unyielding effort In Jerusalem, they kept moving and did not give up! Gal. 6:9. Their worship! ( 2:42-43 ). Apostle’s Doctrine
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What They Did Back Then! Acts 2:42-48
They continued steadfast • To continue to do something with intense and unyielding effort • In Jerusalem, they kept moving and did not give up! Gal. 6:9 Their worship! (2:42-43)
Apostle’s Doctrine • Teaching of apostles (from Christ) – John 14:25-26, 16:13,… • 1Thess. 2:13-14 Their worship! (2:42-43)
Apostle’s Doctrine • How to please God? KNOW the truth – 2 Tim. 2:15, Acts 17:11 • Don’t tamper with His word – Matt. 15:8-9 Their worship! (2:42-43)
Fellowship • A sharing or association with close relations • Most often spiritual in nature 1 Cor. 1:9 Their worship! (2:42-43)
Fellowship • Needs of brethrenRom. 15:26, 2 Cor. 8:4 • Support preaching – Phil. 1:5, 4:14-17 • 1 Cor. 16:1-2 – lay by in store Their worship! (2:42-43)
Fellowship • Text – selling and laying at apostle’s feet – Ac. 4:32-36 • Reference to this collection? • The Lord’s Supper1 Cor. 11:23-33, see 10:16 – “communion” Their worship! (2:42-43)
Breaking of Bread • Best fit – “Lord’s Supper”Common meal does not fit here • Acts 20:7 – “first day of the week” Their worship! (2:42-43)
Prayers • Our communication with God • We need prayer 1 Thess. 5:17, Eph. 6:18, Col. 4:2 • As we assemble – 1 Cor. 14:15, cf. Acts 12:5 Their worship! (2:42-43)
Attendance & Worship • Vs. 42 –acts of worship identified • They had to assemble as they did these things Heb. 10:24-25 Their worship! (2:42-43)
All things in common (2:44) • Vs. 44-45 –They needed each other • Those with possessions sold and shared cf. Ac.4:32-36 Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
All things in common (2:44) • Brotherly love • Preferring one anotherHeb. 13:1, Rom. 12:10, John 13:35 • Have we “restored” this too? Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Daily with one accord(2:46) • Steadfastly, they were united! • Brotherly unity - 1 Cor. 1:10, Phil. 2:1-2, John 17:20-21 • Is this natural to us? Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Daily with one accord(2:46) • Daily - Heb. 3:12-13 • Not just assembling! • “In the temple” – worship and teaching others. Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Breaking bread (2:46) • A common meal • They preferred one another over worldly associations • Jas. 1:27 – How? Associate with godly! Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Simplicity and gladness (2:46) • Humility & contentment – Phil 4:11, 1 Tim. 6:6, 1 Pet. 5:5 • Gladness, joy – Phil. 4:4, Rom. 12:12, 5:11 Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
The Praised God (2:47) • Do we magnify Him enough? 1 Pet. 2:9, cf. 2 Cor. 9:15 Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Favor with all the people (2:47) • Seeking favor from others (even in hostile environment) Col 4:6, Rom. 12:17-21, Phil. 2:14-15 Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
How are we added to the Lord’s church? Do what they did back then! Have you?