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"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
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Acts
2:42-47
Imagine that.
Imagine a diverse group of people with different perceptions but in agreement about what matters most. Consider the unique strengths and weaknesses, advantages and barriers, of each person. This was the start of the Christian Church. Through this community He would -- and will -- reach out to the whole world.
When asked the greatest commandment, Jesus had replied, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments" (Matthew 22:37-40). That instruction is central for God's people. The details are different in each church or community or culture, but the description of Acts 2:42-47 beautifully outlines what it means to be disciples of Christ. Following Jesus happens in relationship.
As disciples, we pursue relationship as Jesus did.
The theme for the 2008 District Assembly Luncheon was "Partners in Discipleship: Communion with God, Communion with Each Other." That is God's plan for the Church and, ultimately, for the world. The Discipleship Summit will be another opportunity to explore the call of God's people to move beyond programs to relationships, beyond membership to discipleship, beyond self to Christlikeness, beyond knowledge to obedience, beyond Sunday to every day. Another excellent resource is the book Beyond Sunday, compiled by Dr. Woodie Stevens, who was also the special speaker at this year's Sunday School luncheon.
Ready? A strong foundation has been laid. Let's build!
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Following Jesus:
Connecting with God
Connecting with the Word
Connecting with Each Other