Connect with Others

August 11, 2024 | Part 1

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.” 
– Acts 2:42-47 (ESV) 

 

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:31-40; John 15:13-15; James 5:13-20 (ESV)

1. Welcome Strangers
   
2. Make Friends
3. Become Family
   

Respond in Prayer

• Here now: Ask God to reveal three people that you can Live On Purpose with. A stranger, a friend, and a family member.

• Sometime Today: Talk to one of those people and develop a deeper connection that will move you along the spectrum of relationships from stranger to friend, or friend to family.

• This week: Share a meal of fellowship with one of them. “break bread” together, and pray for each other.

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