10 Commands of Christ
Command of Christ #9
Be The Spiritual Family
Look Back
How can we pray for each other?
What is the Holy Spirit saying to you? How are you responding?
Look Up
Memorize: Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Practice Telling: The Story of the Early Church (Spiritual Family): Acts 2:36-47 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
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Who is the spiritual family?
Acts 2:41 - Baptized believers in JesusWhat does a spiritual family gathering do?
Acts 2:36-41 - List what a spiritual family does and put it in a circleWhen does a spiritual family gather?
Acts 2:46 - As often as possible.Where does a spiritual family gather?
Homes Acts 2:46, 5:42, 17:5-7, 18:7, 19:9, 20:20; Romans 16:1-5; 1 Cor. 16:19; Col. 4:15; Philemon 1:1-2.
Why does a spiritual family gather?
To study God’s word. To encourage each other. To take the Lord’s supper. To pray. To be generous towards each other and the poor. To worship God. To multiply followers and spiritual families.
Look Ahead
How can you obey Jesus' command to be in a spiritual family this week?
Who can you share your Jesus story with this week?
Try to make five Jesus followers, baptize them and help them make five followers.