August 13, 2024
General Superintendent Max Edwards
For these few weeks, we’ve been looking at the activity of the early church pictured for us in the early pages of Luke’s account – The Acts of the Apostles:
“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:42-47 nkjv)
In these 100+ words, we see 5 core values rise. We’ve already focused on the fact that the early Christians: Faithfully Worshipped together and Focused on Truth as they Stu di ed together. In the next 3 weeks, we’ll talk about them Serv ing together, Witness ing together, and Lov ing one another.
Pausing the series for just one week, some have wondered more about the “Compass For Life” memory tool I mentioned earlier. Here are the graphics or logos we used in our visual presentations and bulletins when I preached the five-part vision sermon series each year. You are welcome to use them, or let them inspire you to an even better idea.
