“They devoted themselves to at the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who 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 the who were being saved.” Acts 2: 42-47
What a beautiful passage of God’s love amongst his people! God has made us relational. We need God and we need each other. We are kingdom people. Let’s dig deeper in to God’s kingdom.
Read:
Matthew 13:33 – the parable of the yeast
Matthew 13:44-46 – the parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
Matthew 25: 14-30 – the Parable fo the Talents (money)
What is the meaning of each of these parables and How can you apply this to your life? What is God speaking to you?
Now let’s read Matthew 25:1-13 – the parable fo the ten virgins
Matthew 25: 31-46 – the parable fo the sheep and goats
Mark 4: 26-29 – The Parable fo the seed growing secretly
Do a search on the other parables. There are so many.
If you have time or for tomorrow, read Matthew chapters 5-7 – the sermon on the mount and glean all you can about the principles for living in His kingdom. Lots of little nuggets to glean from.
Now lets’ read 1 John 2:9-11, 3:10; 3:14-15; 3:16-17; 4:7-8; 4:20-21; and 5:1-2
What do we learn about our brothers (and sisters)? What do we learn about love?
How does our relationship with God reflect in our relationship with brothers and sisters?
How does our relationship with each other indicate what kind of relationship with have with God?
The more we koinonia with each believer the more we experience God. The more more experience the greater dimensions of God’s presence is at work in our world. Allow God to break barriers and be obedient and trust him.
Dear Heavenly Father,
THank you for you kingdom. Thank you for your guidance with each of us. I pray that you will break barriers so we can have koinonia with you and with others. I pray that we will desire that in our lives we will shine of you.
In Jesus Name
Amen
