“Devoted: Living a Long Obedience Together”
Part of our series on the Book of Acts
Scripture Focus: Acts 2:42–47
🕊️ 1. The Church Is a People, Not a Place
The early Christians didn’t just go to church—they were the church. Church is not primarily a building or institution but a community of people devoted to Christ and to one another.
🤝 2. Devotion Means Persistence
The Greek word for “devoted” implies steadfastness, persistence, and long obedience. Faith is not a quick fix or a fleeting feeling—it’s a commitment to showing up, even when it’s hard or uncomfortable.
🙏 3. Four Practices of a Devoted Church
Acts 2 shows us how the early church lived out their devotion:
Teaching – Learning and growing in the faith
Fellowship (Koinonia) – Life together that crosses boundaries
Breaking of Bread – Worship and communion
Prayer – Staying grounded in God’s presence
💡 4. Faith is Incarnational
Christianity is a lived, embodied faith. We grow in Christ together, not alone. Our calling is to live it out in real time, with real people—in all the beauty and mess of community.
🪑 5. There’s a Seat at the Table for Everyone
The invitation is open to all: whether you’re new, returning, wrestling with church, or walking faithfully for years—you belong. If we run out of chairs, we’ll find another one.
⚾ 6. Keep Stepping Up to the Plate
Like a batter in a slump, the way forward is to keep showing up. Growth in faith comes not through instant results, but through steady, persistent devotion to Christ and community.
Reflection Question for the Week:
What’s one way you can devote yourself more fully to life with Christ and the community of faith this week?
