Togetherness in the early church (Acts 2:41-47) - JSS3 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note

Togetherness in the early church means the co-operation that existed in the church at the low ebb of church development when Christians were few in number. It is the communal life enjoyed by the members of the early church where they eat together, break bread together, solve problems together, pray together, worship together, cater for one another’s needs together, pursue common goal of evangelization of the world and do other things in common.

 Nevertheless the speech of Apostle Peter on the day of Pentecost had a great impact on the life of those who heard him. Notwithstanding the stiff opposition and threats from the Jews, the early church members gather together to have fellowship and prayer meetings. They also shared things in common. Those of them that had things (property) sold them and brought the money to the church and distribution was made according to the need of the people. God was with them thereby manifesting signs and wonders through the apostles. All sick people that came were healed, they healed the cripple and other problems that people brought before them, all in the name of Jesus.

 The early Christians met in the temple everyday and prayed together, praised and worshipped God and at their homes they shared their food together. The attractive conducts of the members of the early church made more souls to join them.

 However, some members of the early church were non co-operative to the level that they tell lies and they deceive others in terms of contributions for the up-keep of the church.