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What’s Missing the Modern Church. (Acts 2: 40-47)
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Welcome:
The Bible can be a challenging read, and every time I dive into its pages, I’m confronted with truths that disturb and inspire me. Yesterday's passage left me particularly unsettled, and I want to revisit it today to explore what's truly missing in our churches today.
Episode Notes: What's Missing in the Modern Church (Acts 2:47)
In this episode, we delve into Acts 2:47 and examine the early church's characteristics that contributed to its vibrant community and growth. Here are some key points we’ll cover:
- Background of Acts:
- The book begins with the Great Commission where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples, baptize believers, and teach them.
- Early Church Practices:
- The apostles preached, baptized, and taught, but they also formed a tight-knit community. They devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer.
- Disturbing Reality:
- The early church was deeply committed to each other, constantly in contact, and praised God together. Despite these efforts, what’s troubling is the gap between these practices and what we see in churches today.
- The Missing Link:
- What’s missing? Prayer. Acts 2:42 highlights the importance of steadfast prayer in the early church, a practice that seems diminished in modern congregations.
- Examples of Powerful Prayer:
- In Acts 4, we see the apostles praying for boldness and witnessing God’s powerful response. Paul in Colossians 4:3 requests prayer for opportunities to preach the gospel.
- Application for Today:
- To truly see God’s blessing, we must prioritize prayer, seeking opportunities for evangelism and asking for God’s guidance and power in our ministries.
Practical Steps
- Evaluate Your Church: Are we devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and especially prayer?
- Commit to Prayer: Make prayer a central part of your life and church activities.
- Seek God’s Blessing: Pray for God’s intervention in your personal life and church community, asking for opportunities to witness and grow.
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1. What’s Missing the Modern Church. (Acts 2: 40-47) (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Faith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now! (00:10:49)
3. (Cont.) What’s Missing the Modern Church. (Acts 2: 40-47) (00:11:36)
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Manage episode 451999921 series 2933643
For an ad-free version of the podcast plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month and also help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere at;
patreon.com/JeremyMcCandless
Subscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.
https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com
Welcome:
The Bible can be a challenging read, and every time I dive into its pages, I’m confronted with truths that disturb and inspire me. Yesterday's passage left me particularly unsettled, and I want to revisit it today to explore what's truly missing in our churches today.
Episode Notes: What's Missing in the Modern Church (Acts 2:47)
In this episode, we delve into Acts 2:47 and examine the early church's characteristics that contributed to its vibrant community and growth. Here are some key points we’ll cover:
- Background of Acts:
- The book begins with the Great Commission where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples, baptize believers, and teach them.
- Early Church Practices:
- The apostles preached, baptized, and taught, but they also formed a tight-knit community. They devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer.
- Disturbing Reality:
- The early church was deeply committed to each other, constantly in contact, and praised God together. Despite these efforts, what’s troubling is the gap between these practices and what we see in churches today.
- The Missing Link:
- What’s missing? Prayer. Acts 2:42 highlights the importance of steadfast prayer in the early church, a practice that seems diminished in modern congregations.
- Examples of Powerful Prayer:
- In Acts 4, we see the apostles praying for boldness and witnessing God’s powerful response. Paul in Colossians 4:3 requests prayer for opportunities to preach the gospel.
- Application for Today:
- To truly see God’s blessing, we must prioritize prayer, seeking opportunities for evangelism and asking for God’s guidance and power in our ministries.
Practical Steps
- Evaluate Your Church: Are we devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and especially prayer?
- Commit to Prayer: Make prayer a central part of your life and church activities.
- Seek God’s Blessing: Pray for God’s intervention in your personal life and church community, asking for opportunities to witness and grow.
Faith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!
Breaking down faith, culture & big questions - a mix of humor with real spiritual growth.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|Patreon
Support me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.
https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
فصول
1. What’s Missing the Modern Church. (Acts 2: 40-47) (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Faith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now! (00:10:49)
3. (Cont.) What’s Missing the Modern Church. (Acts 2: 40-47) (00:11:36)
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