A SSUTT Fellowship - Acts 2.41-47 | Jeremiah Lepasana | Acts: Different

This past Sunday we started a series through the Book of Acts called "Different," and we saw an early church fellowship - "koinonia" - that was SSUTT - Special, Supernatural, Unnatural, Tangible and Transformational. This "koinonia" was supernaturally formed by the Spirit, and models for us today a shared life motivated by intimacy-desire instead of consumption-desire. Intimacy-desire sees others not as objects but subjects. It carries a promise of ultimate-fulfillment, and is not marked by restlessness. It is measured not by accumulation (net worth!) but by dispossession. Intimacy-desire wants you, yourself, and not your use-value. What would it be like to be this type of unnatural fellowship?In addition, the fellowship experienced transformation as the LORD met the community through the practices/rhythms of teaching, "breaking bread," and prayer. These practices were occasions for members of the community to vulnerably share their most tangible needs. And, transformation occurred as the fellowship grew in confidence as the LORD responded to the prayers and needs of his people.