Acts 2v42-end handout - A Model Church

 

Acts 2:42-end (page 1094); John 10:1-10 (page 1076)

A MODEL CHURCH

 

v42: Devoted… KJV / AV: “continued steadfastly in” – v46

 

Evidence? E.g. diary, bank account

 

A model church (though not a perfect church e.g. chs 5 & 6)

 

 

(1) … to the Apostles’ teaching

 

One who is sent out e.g. on a mission – authorised representative

 

John 14:25-26; 16:12-15

 

(v43 - 2 Corinthians 12:12)

 

(2) … and to the fellowship

 

Communion / participation / partnership / sharing something in common – similar word in v44 - v44-45; 4:32

 

(3) … to the breaking of the bread

 

v46

 

(4) … and to the prayers

 

3:1

 

And the consequence was… esp. vv46-47

 

How are you, your household, small group, our church doing in these areas? One or two practical steps?