SERIES: BEING THE CHURCH
MESSAGE: Biblical Community
TEXT: Acts 2:41-47
MESSAGE BY: Pastor John Shaw

1. God calls all believers into Biblical Community
2. Called to devotion
3. Called to compassion

4. Called to frequency

5. God works in and through His Community

6. Through the Holy Spirit
7. Through wonders and signs
8. Through Generosity

9. Through Love and Unity

10. God blesses His Community

11. Community was and is life-giving
12. Community met the needs of the people
13. Community brought joy in Him and in each other
14. Community was added to them daily
15. Community was marked by unity
16. Community overflowed with love, sincerity, and thanksgiving

Action Steps

1. Commit to “doing life together” with other Christ-followers

2. Seek out a Community Group in which to experience redemptive community

3. Find ways to use your gifts and talents to accomplish the mission of the church

Community Group Follow-Up Questions

1. Why did God give us the church community?

2. Why is it so important to be a participant in community and not just a spectator of community?

3. How has God used others to help you in your walk with God?

4. What is it about a close group of friends that makes you feel welcome and safe— with whom you can share anything?

5. How has Biblical community been “life-giving” for you?

6. How did God respond to the commitment level of these early Christians?