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The Bible can be a challenging read, and every time I dive into its pages, I’m confronted with truths that disturb and inspire me. Yesterday's passage left me particularly unsettled, and I want to revisit it today to explore what's truly missing in our churches today.

Episode Notes: What's Missing in the Modern Church (Acts 2:47)

In this episode, we delve into Acts 2:47 and examine the early church's characteristics that contributed to its vibrant community and growth. Here are some key points we’ll cover:

1. Background of Acts:
   • The book begins with the Great Commission where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples, baptize believers, and teach them.
2. Early Church Practices:
   • The apostles preached, baptized, and taught, but they also formed a tight-knit community. They devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer.
3. Disturbing Reality:
   • The early church was deeply committed to each other, constantly in contact, and praised God together. Despite these efforts, what’s troubling is the gap between these practices and what we see in churches today.
4. The Missing Link:
   • What’s missing? Prayer. Acts 2:42 highlights the importance of steadfast prayer in the early church, a practice that seems diminished in modern congregations.
5. Examples of Powerful Prayer:
   • In Acts 4, we see the apostles praying for boldness and witnessing God’s powerful response. Paul in Colossians 4:3 requests prayer for opportunities to preach the gospel.
6. Application for Today:
   • To truly see God’s blessing, we must prioritize prayer, seeking opportunities for evangelism and asking for God’s guidance and power in our ministries.

Practical Steps

• Evaluate Your Church: Are we devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and especially prayer?
• Commit to Prayer: Make prayer a central part of your life and church activities.
• Seek God’s Blessing: Pray for God’s intervention in your personal life and church community, asking for opportunities to witness and grow.

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