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ACTS

 

The Company of the Disciples

Acts 4:23-37

Victor M. Eskew

 

I.                TITLE OF THE SECTION

 

A.    The Company of the Disciples (Acts 4:23)

B.     Prayer and Practice

C.     Of One Heart and of One Soul (Acts 4:32)

 

II.              OUTLINE OF THE SECTION

 

i.                 THE REPORT (Acts 4:23)

ii.               THE RESPONSE (Acts 4:24-31)

iii.              THE RELIEF (Acts 4:31-37)

 

III.            APPLICATION TO CHURCH GROWTH

 

A.    Good communication is needed within the church (Acts 4:23).

 

B.     The church should show it reliance upon God through prayer (Acts 4:24-31).

 

C.     Prayer should be attended by the church “with one accord” (Acts 4:24).

 

D.    The Lord had prophesied that the rulers would rebel against Jesus (Acts 4:25-27).

 

E.     When the church is threatened, the church needs to pray for boldness to speak the Word of God (Acts 4:25).

 

F.     The miracles seen by the first century church gave boldness to those early disciples (Acts 4:29-30).

 

G.    God answers the prayers of His saints (Acts 4:31).

 

H.    The church needs to remain united (Acts 4:32).

 

I.       When brothers and sisters are in need, those who have should be willing to assist those in need (Acts 4:32, 34-35).

 

J.      The resurrection of Christ should help to fuel the passion of the church (Acts 4:33).

 

K.    We should not allow our brothers and sister to lack (Acts 4:34).

 

L.     The early church showed a willingness to give of their possessions (Acts 4:34).

 

M.   Benevolent efforts needs individuals to oversee the funds and their distribution (Acts 4:35).

 

N.    We need more “sons of consolation” like Barnabas in the church (Acts 4:36-37).