Episode The Heart of the Church (Acts 2)
What are you devoted to—family, career, a sports team? Luke shares what the earliest followers of Jesus were devoted to in Acts 2—discover how that can shape your life today!
Chapter 1
How would you define the word “devotion,” and what would you say you are most devoted to? Don’t miss this series of Discover the Word conversations as the group discusses The Heart of the Church from Acts 2. Bill Crowder leads Daniel Ryan Day, Elisa Morgan, and Rasool Berry in exploring four things those first Jesus followers were devoted to and how that contributed to the health and amazing growth of the early church
Chapter 2
What are the names of some teachers who have a big impact on you—school teachers or athletic teachers/coaches, motivational teachers, or spiritual teachers? Join this Discover the Word conversation Tuesday/today as they explore how the early church was devoted to… the Apostles’ teaching. Discover how the Apostles’ teaching helped Jesus’ followers in Acts 2 and how crucial it is for us to prioritize it today!
Chapter 3
What does the term “fellowship” mean to you and why is it so important for God’s people? Be part of the Discover the Word group as they explore why the early church was devoted to… fellowship. Join them to discover what Christian fellowship can be, why it is such an important factor in the health of the church.
Chapter 4
Have you ever seen the term “breaking bread” when you’re reading the Bible and wondered why it was so important for God’s people? Join the group for this Discover the Word conversation as they explore what “breaking bread” meant for the early church—and what it can mean for us today. I think you’ll discover why “the breaking of bread” with each other can strengthen the church!
Chapter 5
Why are God’s people encouraged to pray? Well, in this Discover the Word episode, the group concludes a series about The Heart of the Church. Join them as they explore why the earliest followers of Jesus were devoted to prayer and how this activity can breathe fresh life into our own spiritual life. Discover how a commitment to prayer, breaking bread, fellowship, and the apostles’ teaching led to a thriving church in Acts 2—and how that kind of devotion can inspire us today!
About This Episode
- Show Notes
Receive
Jesus’ early followers devoted themselves to some habits that helped the church thrive around them in Acts 2. Discover how a commitment to prayer, breaking bread, fellowship, and the apostles’ teaching led to a vibrant church in Acts 2—and how that can inspire your commitment today!
Reflect
- Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
- What does the term “devotion” in Acts 2:42 represent?
- The early church was devoted to Christian fellowship (from Acts 2:42). What are some ways that you can practice Christian fellowship this week?
- The early church was devoted to breaking bread together (from Acts 2:42). How can you practice breaking bread with fellow believers this week?
- The early church was devoted to prayer (from Acts 2:42). How can you refresh your practice of prayer today?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, lead me to actively participate in the things that will help your church thrive around me—like the early church did in Acts 2. Show me opportunities to practice prayer, Christian fellowship, break bread with fellow believers, and heed Your teaching—and enable me to act on those opportunities. Amen.”
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