What we see on display in Acts 2 and 4 as Luke pauses to describe the common activity of the church is special. When the followers participate with the Holy Spirit, we see a Learning Church, a Worshipping Church, a Sharing Church, and a Praying Church, and the result is a Happy Church. They are happy to participate in what’s happening all around them.

Happiness is attractive. Together, they were happy— and people wanted in.