How did the first Christians worship God?

• They were baptized. Vs. 41
• They joined the church. Vs. 41
• They studied the Bible. Vs. 42
• They fellowshipped. Vs. 42

Fellowship is more than talking about your week over a cup of coffee and donut. It is sharing your ideas, burdens, fears, joys, victories and failures, prayer requests and responsibilities with other Christians.

• They shared meals together. Vs. 42, 46
• They prayed together. Vs. 42
• They served others. Vs. 44 -46

The first Christians knew there was more to worship than singing, praying and doing a Bible study. They understood that God had supernaturally shaped them to serve others! I Peter 4:10-11

• They attended church regularly. Vs. 46
• They attended a small group. Vs. 46
• They praised God together! Vs. 47
• They showed Jesus to the unbelievers in their city. Vs. 47

The Point

The first century Christians didn’t observe worship; they acted it out. They understood that worship is a verb. Their worship was filled with actions that showed their great love for God! What are you doing to show your love for God?