They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Although community in our context may look different, we can look to Scripture for examples of individuals as well as Christ's body, the Church, and ask ourselves what can we learn from them as Christ's followers today, and how can we grow as a community together?
Here are 3 questions for each of our Life Groups:
Although community in our context may look different, we can look to Scripture for examples of individuals as well as Christ's body, the Church, and ask ourselves what can we learn from them as Christ's followers today, and how can we grow as a community together?
Here are 3 questions for each of our Life Groups:
1. How is your group like this early expression of the body of Christ? How is it different? Does your group do the things this community had committed themselves to doing? Why or why not?
2. Which of these characteristics of the early church community are you most comfortable with? Which are you least comfortable with? Why?
3. What is one thing your Life Group can do to participate with God in Christlike community in the way the early church did? How might your group incorporate one or two of these practices or develop these qualities in a more consistent way?
Please share your thoughts with your Life Group and post your comments here.
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