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Series: Go and Tell

Title: The Foundation

Matthew 9:35-37 NLT


35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.

Destiny Church Mission Statement:


Destiny Church exists to see all people experience transformation through God’s presence, be discipled in community, and equipped to reach the world!

Matthew 28:18-20 NLT

18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[a] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”


Acts 2:41-47 NIV

41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

3 lessons from the 1st church:


1. Believers GATHER together


Acts 2:44 NLT

44 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.


"IF YOU UNPLUG, YOU WILL UNRAVEL!"


Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV

24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

2. Believers GROW Together


Acts 2:46 NIV

46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,


"GROWTH IS INTENTIONAL...NOT AUTOMATIC!"

3. Believers GO Together


Acts 2:46-47 NIV

46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.


Matthew 28:18-20 NLT

18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,[a] baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”



Talk It Over Questions

1. Why do you think believers today struggle with GATHERING consistently on Sundays?


2. How can we make GATHERING more welcoming to existing believers and those who have not yet joined the faith?


3. Why was it so important for the believers in Acts 2 to share meals in a "home" setting?


4. How can we "stir up" each other in our faith?


5. Who in your life might God be calling you to invite to church or even to share your faith with?


Ask Your Kids


1. Why do you think a belt was so important for a soldier’s armor?


2. What do you think it means to “wear the belt of truth”?


3. Can you think of a lie the enemy might try to get us to believe? What truth from God’s Word can fight against it?


4. How can reading the Bible help us tighten our “belt of truth” every day?


5. What’s one truth about God or about you that you want to remember this week?