Immediately after Luke tells us that approximately 3,000 souls were saved on the day of Pentecost, he then goes on to describe what the earliest church looked like. It is a beautiful and inspiring depiction! However, we must be careful to remember
that this is a historical description of the ancient church in Jerusalem when it was exclusively composed of Jews. Although our context is radically different, this week’s passage still offers us many important insights into what a thriving church can look like.