Main Text: Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:22-25
Memory Verse: They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer – Acts 2:42
Introduction
The first sign of our Christianity that the community sees is our love for each other and the fellowship that exists among believers (John 13:35). As a people of God who are being unleashed to transform our spheres, the values of love and fellowship that we demonstrate to each other become the center of attraction that will draw others to Christ.
In today’s lesson, we will examine ways in which we can promote love and fellowship among believers so that we can have the moral courage to step out into the community.
Questions for Discussion
- 1. What was the attitude of early believers toward each other in the Christian community? Acts 2:42
- 2. What personal attitude is required from today’s believers? Hebrews 10:22, 25
- 3. What should be our attitude towards other believers in the community? Hebrews 10:24; 1 John 3:17
- 4. What has been your attitude towards other believers in the community of faith?
- 5. How can you improve the demonstration of your love and fellowship to fellow believers in the community?
Conclusion
The early church was together and had everything in common. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. The Lord desires that, as believers, we build each other up, fellowship together and share our love for each other.
As a people of God, we must not give up meeting together but encourage one another in godly fellowship and demonstrate good deeds at all times. Sincere love showing in our act of giving not only to people we know but also to other people in our communities is Christ-like. We should therefore not think too highly of ourselves, but rather encourage one another as we strive together and wait for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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