Message Notes for February 9, 2025

Series: It’s About Love

Title: Inseparable

Bottom Line: The Church and Christ are Inseparable

Message Verses: Acts 2:42-47, John 13:35, Revelation 2:4

Acts 2:42-47 “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.  And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”

∙ Praise God with others instead of alone. 

∙ Give to the needs instead of expecting your needs to be met first.

∙ Serve instead of wanting to be served.

∙ Pray for others instead of your desires only. 

Family/Group Study Notes for the week of February 9, 2025

Series: It’s About Love

Title: Inseparable

• According to Barna Research in 2022, 71% Americans say they have a positive view towards Jesus Christ, but only 47% say they have a positive view towards local churches. Why do you think that is? How could that improve?
• Read Revelation 2:4. This verse is an invitation from Jesus to return to loving Him and His church. How do you need God’s help to grow in your love for Him or His Church with greater passion?
• Read Acts 2:42-47. In what ways were they practically loving God and His church?
• Which aspects from this passage occur in your life the most? Which aspects of this passage would you want to incorporate more of in your life? What will you do next to get there?
• Each week we learn how loving Jesus and the Church led to the 4 practices of praise, giving, service, and prayer. How do you see each of those in Acts 2:42-27?

⇒  How do you want to praise God more with others, instead of alone? 

⇒  How do you want to give to the needs around you, instead of expecting your needs to be met first? 

⇒  How do you want to serve more than you want to be served? 

⇒  How do you want to pray for others more than your own desires?

• Read John 13:35. What is one way this week you can love others & Christ’s Church
• Close in prayer and support for each other.