The First Church Pt. 2

Outline

1. Devoted and Reverent Worship

2. United and Generous Fellowship

3. Faithful and Increasing Witness

Study Questions

1. What does 2:43a teach us about the worship of this early church?

2. What does 2:44-45 teach us about the unity and commitment of the early church?

3. What does 2:46 teach us about the joy of the early church?

4. What does 2:47 teach us about Who is ultimately responsible for the growth of the church?

5. Does the fact that salvation is a work of God remove the responsibility we have to repent and believe?

6. What is the key to seeing the activity expressed in 2:42-47 a normal part of our Christian fellowship (see Gal 5:16; Eph 5:18; 1 Thess 1:5)?

7. As we yield to the Spirit’s guidance and direction in our lives, what are some practical ways we can increase in the activity described in this text, and who ultimately, then, receives the glory?