2:42a And they devoted themselves… Remember where this verse started: these are the practices of Christians in the first church. This is how they did life together and followed Jesus side-by-side.

2:42c …to the breaking of bread. The breaking of bread describes both the regular meals of these early Christians (eating together, sharing life together) and also the Lord’s Supper, which would have been remembered as part of those meals (see 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 and 11:17-34). The goal was that even in their eating, these first Christians wanted to follow Christ together and prize the gospel in their lives.

The Point: When we prioritize sharing meals together, we emphasize and remember Christ’s transformative work in our lives. This is then displayed in our care and hospitality for each other and in how we remember Christ’s own care for us as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

Prayer: Lord, we lived hurried lives where it is hard to give attention to one another much less gather together! Yet, your ways are best. Work in us to prioritize sharing meals together as a way of focusing our fellowship and our joy on what Christ has done for us. Sharpen us and build us up as we learn to example Christ’s grace to one another.

Application: How will you make sharing meals with others at FEFC a priority? How will you be intentional about fellowship and the gospel during those times?

Here is how I will apply these truths: ___________________

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