Acts 2:42-46, "Roots" (7.3.22)
In this passage, we read about the roots of the Church.

In this passage, we read about the roots of the Church.
In this passage, we read Peter's first sermon at Pentecost.
God the Father sent His Spirit from heaven to rest on His people permenantly and powerfully.
A church that is united in prayer, that is tied to Scripture, and trusting the Lord for the outcome of its ministry are the regular means that God uses to do something spectacular.
In this introduction to Acts, we read about the proof of Christ, the promise of the father, and the power of the Spirit.
God is worthy of our praise.
In Psalm 51, we read about David bearing the weight of sin, feeling the crushing blow of separation from God, and an intense desire to be made right.
God will not allow evil to persist, and He will preserve His people.
In this sermon, we look at a psalm that encourages us to sing songs of praise and worship our God.
In this psalm, we read a prophecy about Jesus' suffering and our salvation.
There are two ways to live: the blessed life that trusts in the Lord and the way of the wicked.
In this text, we see the ministry of reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers, and how it foreshadows Christ's atonement for our sins.
In this text, we learn about the principle of sowing and reaping (cause and effect) as we read about Jacob blessing his sons.
God reverses the evils in our life for good.
The Lord treats us far better than we deserve.
In this text, we read about Jacob's trek from Canaan to Egypt.
In this text, we read about the fruits of reconciliation.
True transformation happens when we experience true mercy.
In this text, we read about Joseph's brothers' return to Egypt.
In this text, we read about Joseph's brothers meeting him in Egypt.
In this text, we read about how Joseph went from being a slave to a savior.
In this text, we read about Pharaoh's dilemma and Joseph's solution.
God was with Joseph, even while he was in prison, as he interpreted dreams and during his disappointments.
The Lord is still King, even when good and bad happen.
A heathy church should devote itself to doing good works. It should avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels.
God showed his lovingkindness and mercy towards us by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us through Jesus Christ.
The gifts of salvation, godliness, future glory, and Jesus Himself come from God's grace.
The church is a beautiful community founded on sound doctrine, gender-based discipleship, words, and works.
Elders must hold fast to the trustworthy word, instructing sheep in the way of sound doctrine, and rebuking false teachings.
The necessity of elders in a local church.