An in-depth exploration of what the imperfect early church looked like and exploring what that means in our own communities of faith as we follow Jesus, living a life of discipleship.
Week 1: Introduction – Keep Church Weird
Week 2: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching.” -Acts 2.42 (Scripture)
Week 3: “And to the fellowship.” -Acts 2.42 (Community)
Week 4: “To the breaking of bread” – Acts 2.42 (Sacraments)
Week 5: “And to prayer” -Acts 2.42 (Corporate & Individual Prayer)
Week 6: “Everyone was filled with awe at the many signs and wonders preformed by the apostles.” -Acts 2.43 (Miracles & the Unexplainable)
Week 7: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions, giving to anyone who had need.” -Acts 2:44-45 (Acts of mercy and social justice)
Week 8: “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.” -Acts 2:46 (Why corporate worship?)
Week 9: “They broke bread together in their homes, and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” -Acts 2:47 (Oikos)
Week 10: “Praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” -Acts 2:47 (The Great Commission)