Leader - About 3,000 people became new believers when Peter preached the Good News about Christ. These new Christians were united with the other believers, taught by the apostles, and included in the prayer meetings and fellowship.
People - Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals and to prayer. Acts 2:41-42
Leader - New believers in Christ need to be in groups, where they can learn God's Word, pray, and mature in the faith. If you have just begun a relationship with Christ, seek out other believers for fellowship, prayer, and teaching. This is the way to grow.
People - A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. Acts 2:43-44
Leader - Recognizing the other believers as brothers and sisters in the family of God, the Christians in Jerusalem shared all they had so that all could benefit from God's gifts.
People - They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— Acts 2:45-46
Leader - A healthy Christian community attracts people to Christ. The Jerusalem church's zeal for worship and brotherly love was contagious. A healthy, loving church will grow in numbers. What are you doing to make your church the kind of place that will attract others to Christ?
People - all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved. Acts 2:47 (NLT2)
Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church—about three thousand in all. They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord's Supper and in prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had. They sold their possessions and shared the proceeds with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved. – Acts 2:41-47
1. A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE GET SAVED “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19
2. A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE BECOME DEVOTED DISCIPLES They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord's Supper and in prayer. – Acts 2:42
And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near. – Hebrews 10:25
On the first day of the week, we gathered to observe the Lord's Supper. Paul was preaching; and since he was leaving the next day, he talked until midnight. – Acts 20:7
3. A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE IN AWE OF GOD A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. – Acts 2:43
3. A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE IN AWE OF GOD They were filled with awe and said among themselves, "Who is this man, that even the wind and waves obey him?" – Mark 4:41
3. A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE IN AWE OF GOD Great fear swept the crowd, and they praised God, saying, "A mighty prophet has risen among us," and "We have seen the hand of God at work today." – Luke 7:16
4. A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE GIVE TO THOSE IN NEED And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had. They sold their possessions and shared the proceeds with those in need. – Acts 2:44-45
5. A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE UNITED IN WORSHIP They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. – Acts 2:46-47a
6. A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE GET SAVED FREQUENTLY But many of the people who heard their message believed it, so that the number of believers totaled about five thousand men, not counting women and children. – Acts 4:4
Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills Knowing my help is coming from You Your peace, You give me in time of the storm You are the source of my strength You are the strength of my life I lift my hands in total praise to you You are the source of my strength You are the strength of my life I lift my hands in total praise to you Amen