1. What They Did Back Then!
Acts 2:42-48

2. They continued steadfast
Their worship! (2:42-43)
They continued steadfast
To continue to do something with intense and unyielding effort
In Jerusalem, they kept moving and did not give up! Gal. 6:9

3. Teaching of apostles (from Christ) – John 14:25-26, 16:13,…
Their worship! (2:42-43)
Apostle’s Doctrine
Teaching of apostles (from Christ) – John 14:25-26, 16:13,…
1Thess. 2:13-14

4. How to please God? KNOW the truth – 2 Tim. 2:15, Acts 17:11
Their worship! (2:42-43)
Apostle’s Doctrine
How to please God? KNOW the truth – 2 Tim. 2:15, Acts 17:11
Don’t tamper with His word – Matt. 15:8-9

5. A sharing or association with close relations
Their worship! (2:42-43)
Fellowship
A sharing or association with close relations
Most often spiritual in nature 1 Cor. 1:9

6. Needs of brethren Rom. 15:26, 2 Cor. 8:4
Their worship! (2:42-43)
Fellowship
Needs of brethren Rom. 15:26, 2 Cor. 8:4
Support preaching – Phil. 1:5, 4:14-17
1 Cor. 16:1-2 – lay by in store

7. Their worship! (2:42-43)
Fellowship
Text – selling and laying at apostle’s feet – Ac. 4:32-36
Reference to this collection?
The Lord’s Supper 1 Cor. 11:23-33, see 10:16 – “communion”

8. Best fit – “Lord’s Supper” Common meal does not fit here
Their worship! (2:42-43)
Breaking of Bread
Best fit – “Lord’s Supper” Common meal does not fit here
Acts 20:7 – “first day of the week”

9. Their worship! (2:42-43)
Prayers
Our communication with God
We need prayer 1 Thess. 5:17, Eph. 6:18, Col. 4:2
As we assemble – 1 Cor. 14:15, cf. Acts 12:5

10. Vs. 42 –acts of worship identified
Their worship! (2:42-43)
Attendance & Worship
Vs. 42 –acts of worship identified
They had to assemble as they did these things Heb. 10:24-25

11. All things in common (2:44)
Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
All things in common (2:44)
Vs –They needed each other
Those with possessions sold and shared cf. Ac.4:32-36

12. All things in common (2:44)
Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
All things in common (2:44)
Brotherly love
Preferring one another Heb. 13:1, Rom. 12:10, John 13:35
Have we “restored” this too?

13. Daily with one accord(2:46)
Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Daily with one accord(2:46)
Steadfastly, they were united!
Brotherly unity - 1 Cor. 1:10, Phil. 2:1-2, John 17:20-21
Is this natural to us?

14. Daily with one accord(2:46)
Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Daily with one accord(2:46)
Daily - Heb. 3:12-13
Not just assembling!
“In the temple” – worship and teaching others.

15. They preferred one another over worldly associations
Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Breaking bread (2:46)
A common meal
They preferred one another over worldly associations
Jas. 1:27 – How? Associate with godly!

16. Simplicity and gladness (2:46)
Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Simplicity and gladness (2:46)
Humility & contentment – Phil 4:11, 1 Tim. 6:6, 1 Pet. 5:5
Gladness, joy – Phil. 4:4, Rom. 12:12, 5:11

17. Do we magnify Him enough? 1 Pet. 2:9, cf. 2 Cor. 9:15
Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
The Praised God (2:47)
Do we magnify Him enough? 1 Pet. 2:9, cf. 2 Cor. 9:15

18. Favor with all the people (2:47)
Their Daily Walk (2:44-47)
Favor with all the people (2:47)
Seeking favor from others (even in hostile environment) Col 4:6, Rom. 12:17-21, Phil. 2:14-15

19. What they did, we can do too!

20. Do what they did back then!
How are we added to the Lord’s church?
Do what they did back then!
Have you?