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Part 1: Never Go It Alone

INTENTIONAL LIVING

PART - 1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

● Intentional Community: We want friends who become family.

“There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Galatians 3:28 (NLT)

Acts 2:1-6, 22-24, 38-40

WE NEED TO DEVOTE OURSELVES TO:

1. THE APOSTLES’ TEACHINGS.

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”

Acts 2:42 (NIV)

  • The Gospel.

  • The Bible.

  • The Kingdom of God.

2. FELLOWSHIP

  • Fellowship–looking for ways to contribute rather than consume.

  • Sharing meals together.

3. PRAYER

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

  • How can I pray for you this week?

“A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.”

Acts 2:43-45 (NLT)

“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.”

Acts 2:46-47 (NLT)

  • Bottom line: You need a group.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:

  • Do this week’s YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “Created for Community: Lessons from Acts 2.” (5 days).

  • Get more information about our next Baptism Day on January 30th.

  • Sign up for a group.

  • Send a text invite to a friend, co-worker, or family member.

 
Intentional LivingDr. John Gerlach