Do not be anxious about anything…

Philippians 4:6

The Beauty of the Body in Motion Acts 2:42-47

Acts…Chapter 1 – Preparation Mission given (Acts 1:8) 12th Apostle chosen

Chapter 2 – The Holy Spirit Given Confirmed by signs Confirmed by prophecy Pointing to Christ Calling for response All of God’s work

Beauty of the Body in Motion

I. As they studied the Word

“But when He, the promisedHoly Spirit comes,

He will guide you into all truth….”John 16:13

The things that mark an apostle - signs, wonders, and miracles - were

done among you with great perseverance....

II Corinthians 12:12

Hearing (Romans 10:17)

Reading (Revelation 1:3)

Studying (Acts 17:11)

Memorizing (Psalm 119:11)

Meditating (Psalm 1:2-3)

Beauty of the Body in MotionI. As they studied the WordII. As they fellowshipped

“koine” – to have in commonCommon participation in Christ

We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with

his Son, Jesus Christ. I John 1:3

Together in Christ…

As believers in Christ…

We grow in community

Beauty of the Body in Motion

I. As they studied the WordII. As they fellowshippedIII. As they worshipped

Breaking of the breadAnd He took bread, gave thanks, and broke it,

and gave it to them saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

- Luke 22:19

When He was at the table with them, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. - Luke 24:30

When you come together it is not the Lord's Supper you eat, for as you eat,

each of you goes ahead without waiting for anybody else. One remains hungry,

another gets drunk. Don't you have homes to eat and drink in?

I Corinthians 11:20-22

Beauty of the Body in Motion

I. As they studied the WordII. As they fellowshippedIII. As they worshippedIV. As they shared Christ

"But what about you? Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?"

Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon...for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell yo that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church..."

Matthew 16:15-18

I planted the seed, Apollos watered it,

but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is

anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

I Corinthians 3:6-7

Beauty of the Body in Motion

I. As they studied the WordII. As they fellowshippedIII. As they worshippedIV. As they shared Christ

Bible reading - study fellowship - sharing prayer - worship sharing Christ - witness

What area might God be directing me to grow in?

What area might we grow in as a church?

John WoodenUCLA champion basketball coach

“How we practiceis how we will play

our games.”(paraphrase)

Do not be anxious about anything…

Philippians 4:6