Acts: The Lifestyle of Gathering (Part 1)

In Part 1 of our "Back to Acts" series, we step into Acts 2:42-47 and ask a question that has stirred many hearts: Is this all there is to church, or is there something more?The early church wasn't defined by an event they attended - it was defined by a lifestyle they lived together. This passage gives us a picture of a community that was stubbornly faithful: devoted to the apostles' teaching, devoted to fellowship, devoted to the breaking of bread, and devoted to prayer.In this teaching, we explore the first two of these devotions:A life devoted to the apostles' teaching - what it means to behold, declare, and put His Word into practiceA life devoted to fellowship (koinōnia) - far deeper than hanging out, this is partnership, communion, and being of one heart and soulThis series isn't about tearing down what we have. It's an invitation to reflect on what God was doing in the early church, invite Him to speak into how we engage as a church family today, and engage by stepping out in faith where He leads.Scriptures: Acts 2:42-47, John 17:21-24, John 6:68, Psalm 1:2, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, John 15:7-8, Acts 4:32, Philemon 1:4-6, Philippians 1:3-5