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Acts 2:42-47

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.

46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Key factors 1.Apostolic teaching Acts 2:42a They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching…

Key factors 1.Apostolic teaching 2. The presence of God Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.

Key factors 1.Apostolic teaching 2. The presence of God 3. Costly community Acts All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.

Key factors 1. Apostolic teaching 2. The presence of God 3. Costly community 4. Worship and celebration

Acts 2:46-47a Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people.

Key factors 1.Apostolic teaching 2. The presence of God 3. Costly community 4. Worship and celebration 5. Remarkable response Acts 2:47b And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.