Acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship (Koinonia), to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
As we taught last Sunday morning, this verse is a snapshot of what was taking place in the early Church that we see in the book of Acts. The amazing events at Pentecost had just occurred; thousands came to faith there in the city of Jerusalem, and the Church (the Koinonia church) was coming together. And what did they do? What was a part of their daily activities?
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teachings…”
Don’t let this simple line slip by you. This is a crucial part of the core of a true church family.
As we Build His Church, we are taking some time to study about the second Wall —that is, the “Koinonia Wall,” which literally means the “Fellowship Wall.” When I look at this short passage in Acts 2, there are several really important points that jump out at me, that make me realize how indispensable these aspects are to a viable church. This Sunday, we are going to concentrate and illustrate and apply this fact: if you are ever going to have a Koinonia church—a REAL church fellowship—then it begins with our devotion to the Word of God.
As you prepare for this coming Sunday morning, November 28, I ask you to read these passages:
- Acts 2:42-47
- Take a look at the picture of the Koinonia (the fellowship) and examine the aspects of it.
- Acts 4
- Read the whole chapter, with special focus on 4:23-31
- Take a look how they dealt with the crisis of Peter and John being thrown into prison.
On Sunday morning, I am going to deal with the point that a true Koinonia (church fellowship) cannot be possible without the dedication of its members to the Word of God. I am going to help give some direction and advice on how the Word can become a regular part of your life.
See you Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Happy Thanksgiving weekend to you, all my church family!
