Tag: faith community

Acts 2:42 – Community Looks Like This

“All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” (Acts 2:42)

I love this picture of a community. When believers gather, it is special. Our weekly church meetings are nice, but this memory verse for our quiver of truth suggests believers should enjoy so much more. When is the last time you shared a meal with another believer, besides your own family?

Context (Acts 2:42-47): The young church is growing, and here we learn about how the new believers start forming clusters to gather. The church was born so that believers could meet, support, and love each other. Seeing the early church in action can be enlightening for us today. Continue reading “Acts 2:42 – Community Looks Like This”

1 Corinthians 16:15-24 – Faith Communities

Read 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

a small group of people sitting in a circle talking

Paul is recommending the Corinthians look for encouragement from other brothers and sisters of the faith. It’s like networking and fellowship combined. The movement of Christ-followers is growing. Without the internet and more modern ways of connecting, word of mouth was key in connecting people who should spend time together.

The Corinthians had the assurance that they weren’t alone. Sometimes it can be frightening to head in a new direction in life. To embrace a Christian life and start a new relationship with a Savior who was not visibly present was daunting for them, and it can be daunting for us as well. That’s why Paul models for us the importance of community, faith communities to be precise.

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