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Acts 2:42-44 (AMP)

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⁴² And they steadfastly persevered, devoting themselves constantly to the instruction and fellowship of the apostles, to the breaking of bread and prayers. ⁴³ And a sense of awe (reverential fear) came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were performed through the apostles (the special messengers). ⁴⁴ And all who believed (who adhered to and trusted in and relied on Jesus Christ) were united and they had everything in common;


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 42) Cross / Communion - Early Church - devoted and addicted to the breaking of bread
(v. 42) Fellowship - Early Church - devoted and addicted to the fellowship
(v. 42) Prayer - Early Church - devoted and addicted to prayer
(v. 42) Growth / Maturity - Early Church - devoted and addicted to the apostles' teaching
(v. 44) Unity - Early Disciples - Had everything in common
(v. 44) Unity - Early Disciples - They were together
(v. 44) Giving / Contribution - Early Christians - Gave to anyone who had need

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 42) Is the "devoting themselves to the breaking of the bread" in Acts 2:42 talking about eating meals or communion?

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 42) Church (part I) (2011-01-07)
(v. 43) Teach Us To Pray - The Harvest Is Plentiful (2008-09-17)
(v. 43) Church (part I) (2011-01-07)
(v. 44) Teach Us To Pray - The Harvest Is Plentiful (2008-09-17)
(v. 44) Church (part I) (2011-01-07)
(v. 44) Followup - The New Testament Church (part II) (2011-01-25)
(v. 44) Followup: Relationships in the Body (part II) (2011-09-15)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 42) Sermon: Get Well Church (2015-09-27)
(v. 43) Sermon: Get Well Church (2015-09-27)
(v. 44) Sermon: Get Well Church (2015-09-27)
(v. 44) Sermon: Get Well Church (2015-09-27)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer