Continual Community

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 breadin their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, (NIV)

Acts 2:42 is a very popular verse, often referred to by small group leaders as an example of Christian practices. These four strong points illustrate how we live out our lives as followers of Jesus. They are noteworthy and worthy of our embrace: Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread, and Prayer. These are things we do to strengthen our faith and our witness. They are how we live out continual community.

Teaching- The teachings of Jesus and of His disciples are all in the Bible. Reading these stories and emulating their lessons will make us strong in our faith. When we study together we gain insight from each other.

Fellowship - One-anothering is often how we refer to living out our lives together.  Doing life together is so much better than trying to go it alone. We 'sharpen' each other when we hang out.

Breaking of Bread - Remembering Jesus and His sacrifice for us is accomplished each time we share the meal of Holy Communion. This blessed meal is meant to be taken in community.

Prayer - Prayer changes us. Prayer changes those around us and it can change our circumstances too. Prayer makes all the difference in the life of a Believer of Jesus. Praying with others is a powerful tool which can change hearts also.

Acts 2:42-46