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The Churches Of The First Century

The Churches Of The First Century Jerusalem

The Churches Of The First Century Jerusalem The Jerusalem church if probably the bestknown of the churches in the New Testament. Isaiah 2: 2 -4; Zechariah 1: 16; Acts 2 These people would be responsible for spreading the gospel all over the world (Acts 8: 4, 11: 29 -31).

The Churches Of The First Century The City Of Jerusalem Believed to be the ancient city of Salem, where Melchizedek resided (Gen. 14: 18 -20; Ps. 76: 12). During the days of Joshua/Judges, the Jebusites controlled the city (Josh. 9: 1; Judg. 1: 21). David conquered the city around 1000 B. C. (II Sam. 5: 4 -7).

The Churches Of The First Century The City Of Jerusalem The terrain: • 33 miles west of the Mediterranean Sea. • 2500 feet above sea level. • 3700 feet above the Jordan River. • The city is on a major trade route.

The Churches Of The First Century The City Of Jerusalem

The Churches Of The First Century The Church In Jerusalem The church had its beginning on …? Through the apostles preaching, _____ were saved? From then, they continued …? Acts 2: 47 – there were daily results. Why? The church grew in good/bad times (Acts 4: 4, 5: 1 -14, 6: 7). They grew because of their consistency. What was consistent with them?

The Churches Of The First Century The Church In Jerusalem The church was united in the early years (Acts 4: 32). Why did they have such unity? • They were giving (Acts 2: 45, 4: 32) • They enjoyed each other’s company (2: 46). • They prayed together (4: 23 -30). • They preached God’s word (2: 42, 4: 20, 29). • They sent men to preach (9: 30, 11: 22). • They did not tolerate sin (5: 1 -14).

The Churches Of The First Century The Church In Jerusalem The Worship Of The Church What did the church do in worship …? Is our worship to mirror theirs? When Persecution Came … • They prayed (4: 23 -30) • They preached (4: 31, 18 -20, 5: 28 -33, 40 -42) • They did not give up (8: 4). • Some did not leave (8: 1).

The Churches Of The First Century The Church In Jerusalem Prepared Men To Preach • Philip (8: 5, 26, 40) • Barnabas (11: 25, 13: 1 -2; etc. ) Since Jerusalem Is A Model For Us … • What areas do we lack? • What are we doing right?