How worship affected worshipers in the New Testament What happened after worship? How worship affected worshipers in the New Testament

Christians Went out and Spoke God’s Word with Boldness “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” -- Acts 4:31

Christians Showed Love and Good Works “Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles' feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.” -- Acts 4:34-35

A Man Read His Bible “A man of Ethiopia…had come to Jerusalem to worship, was returning. And sitting in his chariot he was reading Isaiah the prophet.” -- Acts 8:27-28

The Bereans Examined Scripture to Verify What they had Been Taught “… they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.” -- Acts 17:11

Lydia was Baptized and Showed Hospitality “Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul. And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying… ‘come to my house and stay.’” -- Acts 16:14-15a

May our worship today move us… To share God’s word. To do good to others. To study our Bibles. To obey God’s word.