Foundations of the church
Pastor Roy Conover - April 7th, 2024

Jesus Continued: The beginning and building of the church
Major Books Covered: Acts, the Epistles (specifically 1 Corinthians, Titus, Ephesians, and possibly a few others)

Scriptures: Matthew 7:24-27; 28:19-20; Luke 3:16; 10:19-20; Acts Acts 1:8; 2:1-8; 42-47, Acts 4:19-20; I Corinthians 3:10-11

Preparation to carry out the Great Commission:
Presence (Acts 1: 1-3)
Promise (Acts 1: 4-5)
Power (Acts 1:6-9)
Prayer (Acts 1: 12-14)
Provision (Acts 1:15-26)
The Building Blocks of a growing church (Acts 2:42-47):
Teaching
Regular gatherings
Communion and Baptism
Prayer
Generosity

Next Steps:
Following Jesus Excuses Not to
Life with Jesus I want to be in control
Regularly attend church I’m too bushy
Consistent prayer I don’t know how
Studying God’s Word I don’t understand
Cheerful giving I don’t have enough

Next week: Opposition to the church

Small Group questions:

How do you connect Luke 3:16 and Luke 10:19-20 to the day of Pentecost? What important character traits are required of the disciples as they prepare for the Holy Spirit? What foundation is Jesus helping build into their lives?
How does Jesus’ words in the sermon on the mount in Matthew 7: 24-27 prepare the disciples for His words in Acts 1:8.? What do the disciples need?
When you read Acts 2:1- 13, How would you explain what is happening to someone who doesn’t know Jesus? Does part of the Apostle Peter’s sermon in Acts 2-14-21 help you with an explanation? If so, how?
When you read Acts 2:42-47, what stands out to you in what was happening in the church? Is there anything you would add that is foundational to the church? Other scriptures you might reference?
In Acts 4:19-20, we see Peter and John’s response to the Religious leaders as they are threatened if they continue speaking about Jesus. What would your response be? What does their response tell you about them?