I want to look closely at the marks of the radical community that Jesus dreamt of. Looking at the heart of this community gives us a clear view of the Good News that can radically transform lives, communities, and the world at large. We have glimpses of this dream in Scripture. Some clear ones can be found in John 17 or the ever famous Acts 2:42-47. But for this conversation, I am going to land on one topic in Acts 2:42-47.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 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, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Read the rest of this entry »
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