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Acts 2:42-47; See also Acts 4:32-37

What became a snapshot of how the church functioned after the Pentecost
explosion is found in the above passages. It wasn’t all “jumping & shouting” but there developed a pattern, structure of consistent spiritual behaviors, that also can be applied as instruction for our personal individual lives and growth as believers.
First, there was “devotion” to the teaching of reputable teachers: Hunger for the
word, both at home and in the church.
Ephesians 4:11 states that Christ Himself gave “Pastor-Teachers” to equip the
saints for works of service both in the body of Christ and outside the Christian
community. Correct understanding of the Word is essential in every setting in church Bible study and outside of the church our personal lives(note also 2 Timothy 2:15)
We need to both study the written word and understand it as correctly as possible, at church and in personal devotion; and receive from the spirit the so-called “rhema” word. But, always check it with the written word(logos) and ask reputable gifted Pastor Teachers that you know, for help.

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Main Scriptures: Luke 4:14-30, especially verses 24-30; John 1:11-14

On From “astonishment”, at Jesus teaching in Nazareth, (Matthew 15:54; Mark
6:2-2 also “where did this son of a carpenter get such wisdom”) Luke 4:22, “They all
spoke well of Him” to unbelief, opposition and disrespect(see Luke 4:22-23). And all this
from His own people, learned in Jewish Messianism. Jesus' interpretation of their quick change of heart in Luke 4:24: ‘Truly, I say to you, no prophet(O.T & N.T. and maybe even today) is acceptable in His own country”, or “among His our people.”
Recently in the DSS translation of Isaiah 53, especially verse 11, in context,
presented a Messiah who would suffer for His people and atone for their sins, and after and Rise from the dead.
Also John 1:11-14, especially verses 9-12 generalizes the above text's theme
about what happens in Luke 4:14-30: to such a point that initial acceptance quickly
leads to murderous intent; Luke 4:29-30. But it was not His time and God’s manner. So Jesus parts the crowd of His persecutors like parting the Red Sea.
What helped motivate such hate? Jesus' use of an episode in the life and
ministry of Elijah in 1 Kings 17:1; 18:1-2 found in Luke 4:28-30.
Sometimes unbelievers do better in receiving God’s Revelation. Right from the
very start there was rejection because of familiarity, “He’s Joseph’s son, how
dare He!” He doesn't fit into our popular Jewish Messianism: The valiant Messiah
that would rally together all Israel to destroy the rule of the pagans, with God’s
help. But, Jesus revelation as Messiah was more profound than that, note Luke
4:16-18 of quoting Isaiah 61:1-2, 58:6, release of both Jew and Gentile alike, to
proclaim “liberty” to all the oppressed and verse 9.

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First, physical manifestations through God’s Spirit are very important. Remember Jesus still healed the paralytic, the lame by the pool of Bethesda and the word of
knowledge given to the Samaritan woman in John 4:16-19, yet Jesus demands
more in these situations.
B) Second, He wants more depicted in, 4:25-26; 39-42; 5:12-15; 9:35-41; Even
beyond forgiveness of sins, summarized in the instructions given in the where
episodes.
a) To become HIs witnesses(4:39-42; 5:14-15): To make living epistles; 2
Corinthians 3:2-6
b) To become worshippers personal, communal and in our our walk; John
9:38
“Then the man said, ‘Lord I believe’ and he worshiped Him. Beyond just worship
service meetings: Romans 12:1&2; again 2 Corinthians 3:2-6;
Consider again John 4:39-41 followed by verse 42, and the warning in 5:14-15;
Finally read Acts 1:8;

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What a day! The Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by ready to analyze
and criticize, the brief window of opportunity to heal and an overpopulated house and no entrance. The only way in was from the roof but deconstruction had to happen without the owner’s permission. But, it seemed to them that it was now or never; They were desperate. I wonder what the owner of the house thought?
But then the most inexplicable part happened: When Jesus saw their faith in
action, their determination. He didn’t heal the man but forgave his sins!
Did Jesus misunderstand their need? 
No, I don’t think so. Jesus actually by action and doctrine describes the central most important part of the gospel: The forgiveness of sins. Physical healing lasts for a season, the forgiveness of sins and salvation, forever. And by this statement Jesus who He is: both Savior and Lord instigated created a theological debate. Did He plan to do this all along?

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Main Scriptures: Psalm 116; Psalm 27:13-14;

A real experience of a real devout believer put in poetic form: a testimony before the congregation of the righteous. A realized testimony to bless others. It was honest and graphic depicting the believers' experience in a fallen world.

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In the sermon we will discuss what at times Disciples lack or are their weaknesses not necessarily their imperfections or sins which is wonderfully covered in 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is (always) faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Main Texts: Luke 9:28-36; 22:39-46

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Main Scriptures: 1 Peter 3: 14-19 is Illustrated by Revelation 2-3, note specifically
Revelation 3:14-22

In verse 20 Jesus or His missionary representative are pictured outside of the
Church in Laodicea, knocking on a closed, shut door asking to re-enter. And surprisingly not to punish but to banquet with them. This is the church which among the seven in Asia Minor that are located along the same general area that Jesus is nauseated with(verse 16). Yet He desires to re-enter the fellowship with them.
They have a totally different estimation of themselves than Jesus(verse 17) Out
of all the seven congregations, two were good(Smyrna & Philadelphia) four, not so good but only one that nauseated Him. And the worse part of this was they were blind to their condition(verse 17). What put Jesus outside of their fellowship? A few suggestions gleaned from 3:14-22 and from the rebukes of the other churches.

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Romans 8:3. And we are reminded in 1 John 2:1. That “I write this to you so that you will not sin(i.e. With the Spirit! help i.e. sin/less) “But if or when anybody does sin we have one who (constantly) speaks or intercedes with the Father for our defense Jesus Christ...” He covers us with His umbrella of Forgiveness. And while when we sin, we fail God, He will never fail us. He is our champion of forgiveness, Let’s look at some not so flattering examples of human weaknesses from Peter’s life, that great Apostle of Jesus:

Matthew 16:13-23 and Luke 22:54-62

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Luke 1:26-38 (See also Matthew 1:18-24)

A) Doctrinally the Apostles Creed says Jesus Christ was...“born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, crucified and rose from the dead...”(Our central
core beliefs)
B) But in addition, Mary’s experience underline some common core aspects of
Christian Life.
1) Where does her favor before God come from(what about our calling?)
i) There were other pure virgins in Nazareth and others besides
Joseph, of the lineage of David. She was not conceived
“Immaculata” or sinless (not in Scripture) Then why them?
ii) It was totally God’s choice, by His sovereignty and Grace. And
Mary in the New Testament is not presented as a perfect person
both in behavior towards and understand her first born, Jesus.
For example Matthew 12:47 and Luke 8:20, Jesus rebuked
His family members, including Mary who wanted Him to
attend to them and not spend so much time with the crowds
gathered around Him. She didn’t fully understand Jesus’s
call.