Dr. Brad Patterson

September 10, 2023

“Good Bones”  (Series #1)

Biblical Truths To Live By – Bible Study and Praise

Acts 2:42-47

 

⁴² And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 

 

⁴³ And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 

 

⁴⁴ And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 

 

⁴⁵ And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 

 

⁴⁶ And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 

 

⁴⁷ praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

 

1. THE CHURCH IN SMALL GROUPS

 

⁴⁶ And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts…

 

1. PREPARING

~We Teach the Word of God

2 Timothy 3:16-17

 

¹⁶ All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 

¹⁷ that the man of God^[a] may be complete, equipped for every good work.

 

1. SHARING

~We fellowship with the People of God

 

1. Caring

~We show the Love of God

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. THE CHURCH GATHERED TO WORSHIP

 

⁴⁶ And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts…

 

1. TOGETHERNESS

~We are here!

 

Psalms 34:1-2

 

¹I will bless the Lord at all times;
    his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
² My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
    let the humble hear and be glad.

 

 

Hebrews 10:25

 

²⁵ not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

 

 

1. AWE AND WONDER

~God is here!

 

1. CELEBRATION

~So let’s praise Him!

 

Psalms 100:1-2

 

¹Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
²     Serve the Lord with gladness!
    Come into his presence with singing!

 

 

 

Take Away:

 

There’s more to the Christian life than just believing.  It’s important for Christians to belong.