42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul,

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42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. Acts 2:42-47 ESV

46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47 ESV

I Will grow together with others * Fellowship is Our common life together

I Will grow together with others * Fellowship is a high priority for Christ followers

Reasons for not being committed to fellowship Too busy afraid Lack of trust Don’t need it I have secrets Adapted from james macdonald

3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Philippians 1:3-5 ESV

I Will grow together with others * Fellowship requires commitment

God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9 ESV

I Will grow together with others * Fellowship centers on our relationship to Christ

Levels of conversation Small talk Factual conversation Viewpoints and opinions Personal feelings