THEJERUSALEMEXAMPLE

The Jerusalem Example Acts 2:42 “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

The Jerusalem Example Continued – Keep up, never stopping, Very frequent, closely repeated. Stedfastly – Firmly fixed, constant. These two words tell us much about being faithful.

The Jerusalem Example The Jerusalem brethren “continued stedfastly” In four areas. We should use their actions as an example to follow today.

The Jerusalem Example I.APOSTLES’ DOCTRINE Certainly the Jerusalem example shows the importance of doctrine. II John 9 “Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.”

The Jerusalem Example I.APOSTLES’ DOCTRINE II John 1:10 “If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:” Our emphasis must always be on Bible doctrine!!

The Jerusalem Example II. FELLOWSHIP “Sharing in common” is Vine’s definition of fellowship. I Corinthians 3:9 “For we are laborers together with God...”

The Jerusalem Example II. FELLOWSHIP Fellowship is something every member of the church should cherish. Ephesians 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”

The Jerusalem Example II. FELLOWSHIP II Corinthians 6:14 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”

The Jerusalem Example II. FELLOWSHIP II Corinthians 6:14 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”

The Jerusalem Example III. Breaking of Bread This was & is an important part of the worship service. Acts 20:7 “And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread…”

The Jerusalem Example III. Breaking of Bread This is partaking of the Lord’s supper or communion service. The Jerusalem example was to “continue stedfastly” in doing this.

The Jerusalem Example III. Breaking of Bread I Corinthians 11:26 “For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.” It is sad that many have lost sight of the importance of the Lord’s supper.

The Jerusalem Example IV. Prayer Prayer keeps us close to God & accomplishes much James 5:16 “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

The Jerusalem Example IV. Prayer Prayer keeps us close to God & accomplishes much James 5:16 “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

The Jerusalem Example IV. Prayer I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” The Jerusalem example was to pray constantly. Acts 12.5 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”

The Jerusalem Example IV. Prayer Matthew 14:23 “And when He had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray...” If Jesus saw the importance of prayer, surely His example should motivate us.

The Jerusalem Example IV. Prayer Oh how we need to pray and keep on praying in the church today! We must make sure that our lives are in the proper relationship with God so He will answer us.

The Jerusalem Example The key for success of: Every congregation of Lord’s church Every individual member Is found in the Jerusalem example Acts 2:42

The Jerusalem Example Are we paying attention to the perfect example? I. Doctrine II. Fellowship III. Breaking of Bread IV. Prayer

The Jerusalem Example What is your spiritual condition? No one can be saved without obeying the gospel of Christ. You can obey today & begin your trip to heaven.

The Jerusalem Example The steps you must take: 1.Hear – Romans 10:17 2. Believe – Hebrews 11:6 3. Repent – Luke 13:3 4. Confess – Acts 8: Be baptized – Acts 2:38 6. Remain faithful – Revelations 2:10