118 Better than Silver or Gold

Acts 2:42-47; 3:1-18, TBC Book Two, Chapter 118
The number of believers had grown so large and so excited about what God was doing among them—and through them—that they begin meeting every day in the Temple courts. They received instruction on the teachings of Jesus, they worshiped together in prayer and praise to the Lord, and they broke bread in communion as the Lord himself had commanded. People were continually amazed by the miraculous workings of the apostles that they were witnessing.

Just as their faith grew, so also did the depths of their relationships. Believers began meeting in one another’s homes and providing for one another as if they were one big family. It was not unusual for people to sell some of their belongings then bring the money to their gatherings, where the apostles would distribute it according to people’s needs.

They would gather together in various homes, eating meals together and praising God for all the wonderful things he was doing among them. Bystanders were captivated by what was happening. . . .

 One day, for example, the apostles Peter and John were going to the temple at three in the afternoon, as was their habit, when they heard a man calling out. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 118, for the rest of the story.)
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 Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: God can use EVERYTHING . . . for our good and his glory.
     A promise to cling to: “Now when they heard [Peter’s words], they were cut to the heart, and they asked Peter and the other apostles, ‘What are we to do, my brothers?’ Peter [said] to them, ‘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. For the promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far off, whomever the Lord our God will call.’ ” Acts 2:37-39 NIV
     A praise to fill you: ​Believe for It  CeCe Winans     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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