2. 1. We might be in awe of God as we see how He empowered the early followers of Christ though the Holy Spirit to preach, persevere through persecution, and then praise him.

3. 2. We might, as a church, see how we ought to function as the church of God, the bride of Jesus from the example of the early followers.

4. 3. We might, as individuals, be empowered by that same Holy Spirit to boldly proclaim the gospel and change the world.

7. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church

8. UNITY

9. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church UNITY HUMILITY

10. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church UNITY HUMILITY GRACE

11. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church GRACE pardon power passion perspective to persever

12. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church UNITY HUMILITY GRACE HONESTY

13. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church UNITY HUMILITY GRACE HONESTY GENEROSITY

14. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11

15. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church UNITY HUMILITY GRACE HONESTY GENEROSITY

16. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church UNITY HUMILITY GRACE HONESTY GENEROSITY

17. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church GENEROSITY valued the needs of others greater than their possessions valued the mission of Christ greater than wealth valued the favor of God greater than pleasure of money

18. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church UNITY HUMILITY GRACE HONESTY GENEROSITY

19. 5 Characteristics of the Early Church GENEROSITY valued the approval of others greater than approval of God valued deception greater than honesty valued perception greater life