The early church was devoted to four functions:
1 Corinthians 12:12-14
Ephesians 4:16
Acts 2:1-12; 37-41
Devoted to the of God.
Luke 24:44-45
2 Timothy 4:2
Devoted to the of God.
Acts 2:42, 46
Devoted to the meals.
Acts 2:42; 46
1 Corinthains 10:16
Devoted to the prayer.
Acts 2:42
The results of their devotion:
Acts 2:43
Hebrews 2:3-4
Acts 2:46-47
Acts 2:47
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
- Ice Breaker – Share a funny church story.
- Did you listen to Anchored Daily or Deeper Dive this week? Share something that inspired, impacted, or challenged you.
- Summarize Sunday’s sermon in 2-3 sentences. What was a key takeaway from the sermon? What action step will you (or could you) take?
- Did you choose church this week? Why? Explain.
- How do you intentionally greet and welcome others to church, especially those on the “outside” or “fringes”?
- Do you see Bethel as your church family? Explain.
- What did you hear from God through your Bible and prayer time this week? Is God asking you to do something with that?
- What other questions or comments do you have?
FOR FURTHER REFLECTION
- Do I seek to love and serve more than evaluate and seek my preferences
- Do I pray more than I complain or “discuss” (gossip)?
- Do I choose church even when it’s not convenient?
- Do I take my place and play my part, even when others don’t?
- Do I forgive quickly when my church family offends me?
- Do I look first for reasons to stay? Or am I quick to find a reason to leave?