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The description of the fellowship of the believers found in Acts 2:42-47 comes after the disciples received the power of the Holy Spirit. This week we will look at the connection between the Holy Spirit and authentic community.
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+READ Acts 1:2-4
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2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the Holy Spirit. 3 During the forty days after his crucifixion, he appeared to the apostles from time to time, and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive. And he talked to them about the Kingdom of God.
4 Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before.
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What role does the Holy Spirit play in fellowship and community?
How can you experience the power of the Holy Spirit, individually and as a Life Group?
+READ Acts 2:42-47
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42 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.
43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. 44 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. 45 They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. 46 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—47 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.
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In what ways does your Life Group currently reflect this model of community?
Other than wearing masks, what are some factors that keep you from experiencing true community with each other?
What can your group practically do to become a reflection of true biblical community?
1 comment:
The Holy Spirit is awesome...stirring up different emotions in us and helping us decipher good and bad thoughts/actions. The bond we are able to feel with other believers (community) is also amazing. The way we are able to grow close to each other and connect on a variety of different levels (mentally, spiritually, etc) is amazing.
We should remember to be open and honest with each other even when it is hard because it is the only way we can truly be helped and be and be helpful to others. We connect mostly through our struggles and we grow with each other through struggles. Nobody is perfect, so why front like you are?
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