GENEROSITY GLORIFIES GOD�

“Giving is Contagious”

Acts 2:41-47

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GENEROSITY GLORIFIES GOD�“GIVING IS CONTAGIOUS” �

• Acts 2:41-47 (ESV) �⁴¹  So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. �⁴²  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.

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GENEROSITY GLORIFIES GOD�“GIVING IS CONTAGIOUS” �

• 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.

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GENEROSITY GLORIFIES GOD�“GIVING IS CONTAGIOUS”

• I. THEY WERE DELIVERED FROM THEIR RELIGION: (vs.41) John 1:1-5

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GENEROSITY GLORIFIES GOD�“GIVING IS CONTAGIOUS”

• II. THEY WERE DEVOTED TO THEIR FAITH: (vs.42,43)

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• The Elements of the Faith: [Death, Burial, Resurrection, Ascension, Exaltation] Luke 24:45-48

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GENEROSITY GLORIFIES GOD�“GIVING IS CONTAGIOUS”

• III. THEY WERE DISTRIBUTING TO THOSE IN NEED: (vs.44,45)
• Why were there needs:
• Persecution: (dispersion)
• Economic Hardship: (culture against the Gospel)
• Growth of the Church: (Rapid growth, increased need)

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GENEROSITY GLORIFIES GOD�“GIVING IS CONTAGIOUS”

• IV. THEY WERE DETERMINED TO BE THE CHURCH: (vs.46,47)
• 7 Practices of the Early Church:

1. Daily Responsibility:
2. Attending Temple: Acts 3:1
3. Breaking Bread:
4. Sharing food: (with joy and gladness)
5. Worship:
6. Growth:
7. Lord’s Blessing:

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