Lesson 11 : Fellowship A. Who are included in the Fellowship? Acts 2:41, Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added

Lesson Lesson 1111: Fellowship: FellowshipLesson Lesson 1111: Fellowship: FellowshipAA.. Who are included in the Who are included in the Fellowship?Fellowship?

AA.. Who are included in the Who are included in the Fellowship?Fellowship?Acts Acts 2:412:41, Those who accepted his , Those who accepted his

message were baptized, and message were baptized, and about three thousand were about three thousand were added to their number that day.added to their number that day.

Acts Acts 2:412:41, Those who accepted his , Those who accepted his message were baptized, and message were baptized, and about three thousand were about three thousand were added to their number that day.added to their number that day.1.1. They who accepted His They who accepted His MESSAGE.MESSAGE.

1.1. They who accepted His They who accepted His MESSAGE.MESSAGE.• Those who turned from their Those who turned from their

sins sins and turned to and turned to Christ.Christ.

• Those who turned from their Those who turned from their sins sins and turned to and turned to Christ.Christ.• Those who accepted the Those who accepted the invitation invitation to to fellowship Christ.fellowship Christ.

• Those who accepted the Those who accepted the invitation invitation to to fellowship Christ.fellowship Christ.

Acts 2:38-39, Peter replied, "Repent Acts 2:38-39, Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 3939 The promise is for you and your The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call." all whom the Lord our God will call."

Acts 2:38-39, Peter replied, "Repent Acts 2:38-39, Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 3939 The promise is for you and your The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-for children and for all who are far off-for all whom the Lord our God will call." all whom the Lord our God will call." • The messenger: The messenger: PETER PETER • The messenger: The messenger: PETER PETER • The message: Jesus was the Son of The message: Jesus was the Son of God, the people should repent of God, the people should repent of theirtheir sins and receive Christ. sins and receive Christ.

• The message: Jesus was the Son of The message: Jesus was the Son of God, the people should repent of God, the people should repent of theirtheir sins and receive Christ. sins and receive Christ.

Lesson Lesson 1111: Fellowship: FellowshipLesson Lesson 1111: Fellowship: Fellowship

AA.. Who are included in the Who are included in the Fellowship?Fellowship?

AA.. Who are included in the Who are included in the Fellowship?Fellowship?

Acts 2:41Acts 2:41, Those who accepted his , Those who accepted his message message were baptized, and were baptized, and about three thousand were added about three thousand were added to their number that day.to their number that day.

Acts 2:41Acts 2:41, Those who accepted his , Those who accepted his message message were baptized, and were baptized, and about three thousand were added about three thousand were added to their number that day.to their number that day.

1.1. They who accepted His MESSAGE. They who accepted His MESSAGE.1.1. They who accepted His MESSAGE. They who accepted His MESSAGE.

2.2. They who were BAPTIZED. They who were BAPTIZED.2.2. They who were BAPTIZED. They who were BAPTIZED.

Acts 2:41Acts 2:41, Those who accepted his , Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their three thousand were added to their number that day.number that day.

Acts 2:41Acts 2:41, Those who accepted his , Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their three thousand were added to their number that day.number that day.

means to be means to be convertedconvertedmeans to be means to be convertedconvertedTwo (2) meanings of baptized Two (2) meanings of baptized

in the name of in the name of Jesus Christ:Jesus Christ:

Two (2) meanings of baptized Two (2) meanings of baptized in the name of in the name of Jesus Christ:Jesus Christ: You who are baptized calls on You who are baptized calls on the name of the Lordthe name of the Lord

You who are baptized calls on You who are baptized calls on the name of the Lordthe name of the Lord

You who are baptized is called You who are baptized is called by the Lord-you by the Lord-you belong to Himbelong to Him

You who are baptized is called You who are baptized is called by the Lord-you by the Lord-you belong to Himbelong to Him

Lesson 11: FellowshipLesson 11: FellowshipLesson 11: FellowshipLesson 11: FellowshipB.B. What are the elements of What are the elements of Fellowship?Fellowship?

B.B. What are the elements of What are the elements of Fellowship?Fellowship?

Acts 2:42Acts 2:42, They devoted themselves to , They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. and to prayer.

Acts 2:42Acts 2:42, They devoted themselves to , They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. and to prayer. 1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHINGTEACHING

1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHINGTEACHING



Acts 2:42Acts 2:42, They devoted themselves to , They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. and to prayer.

Acts 2:42Acts 2:42, They devoted themselves to , They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. and to prayer. 1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHING Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHING1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHING Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHING2.2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP2.2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP

Lesson 11: FellowshipLesson 11: FellowshipLesson 11: FellowshipLesson 11: Fellowship

Hebrews 10:25Hebrews 10:25, Let us not give up , Let us not give up meeting together, as some are meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another- and all encourage one another- and all the more as you see the Day the more as you see the Day approaching. approaching.

Hebrews 10:25Hebrews 10:25, Let us not give up , Let us not give up meeting together, as some are meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another- and all encourage one another- and all the more as you see the Day the more as you see the Day approaching. approaching.


B.B. What are the elements of What are the elements of Fellowship?Fellowship?1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHING Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHING1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHING Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHING

2.2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP2.2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP



Acts 2:42, They devoted themselves Acts 2:42, They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. and to prayer.

Acts 2:42, They devoted themselves Acts 2:42, They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. and to prayer. 1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHINGTEACHING

1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHINGTEACHING2.2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP2.2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP3.3. Devotion to the Devotion to the BREAKING OF THE BREADBREAKING OF THE BREAD

3.3. Devotion to the Devotion to the BREAKING OF THE BREADBREAKING OF THE BREAD



Lesson 11: FellowshipLesson 11: FellowshipB. What are the elements of Fellowship?

B. What are the elements of Fellowship?

4. Devotion to PRAYER4. Devotion to PRAYER

1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHINGTEACHING

1.1. Devotion to the APOSTLE’S Devotion to the APOSTLE’S TEACHINGTEACHING2.2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP2.2. Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP Devotion to the FELLOWSHIP3.3. Devotion to the BREAKING OF THE Devotion to the BREAKING OF THE BREADBREAD

3.3. Devotion to the BREAKING OF THE Devotion to the BREAKING OF THE BREADBREAD

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C. What is the essence of Fellowship?C. What is the essence of Fellowship?

Acts 2:44-45, All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.

Acts 2:44-45, All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.


C.C. What is the essence of Fellowship? What is the essence of Fellowship?C.C. What is the essence of Fellowship? What is the essence of Fellowship?

The essence of fellowship (no The essence of fellowship (no matter what element is expressed) matter what element is expressed) is a deeply MOTIVATED kind of is a deeply MOTIVATED kind of LOVE.LOVE.

The essence of fellowship (no The essence of fellowship (no matter what element is expressed) matter what element is expressed) is a deeply MOTIVATED kind of is a deeply MOTIVATED kind of LOVE.LOVE.This LOVE is two-fold:This LOVE is two-fold:This LOVE is two-fold:This LOVE is two-fold:

1.1. An ADORATION and DEVOTION to An ADORATION and DEVOTION to GodGod

1.1. An ADORATION and DEVOTION to An ADORATION and DEVOTION to GodGod2.2. A lasting COMMITMENT to fellow A lasting COMMITMENT to fellow believersbelievers

2.2. A lasting COMMITMENT to fellow A lasting COMMITMENT to fellow believersbelievers


Acts 2:43,46,47Acts 2:43,46,47, , 4343 Everyone was filled with Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the miraculous signs were done by the apostles…apostles…4646 Every day they Every day they continued to meet together in the continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, glad and sincere hearts, 4747 praising praising God and enjoying the favor of all the God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being number daily those who were being saved. saved.

Acts 2:43,46,47Acts 2:43,46,47, , 4343 Everyone was filled with Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the miraculous signs were done by the apostles…apostles…4646 Every day they Every day they continued to meet together in the continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, glad and sincere hearts, 4747 praising praising God and enjoying the favor of all the God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being number daily those who were being saved. saved.

D.D. What are the results of What are the results of Fellowship?Fellowship?

D.D. What are the results of What are the results of Fellowship?Fellowship?

Acts 2:43Acts 2:43, Everyone was filled with , Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the miraculous signs were done by the apostles. apostles.

Acts 2:43Acts 2:43, Everyone was filled with , Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the miraculous signs were done by the apostles. apostles. 1.1. Miraculous SIGNS and Miraculous SIGNS and WONDERSWONDERS

1.1. Miraculous SIGNS and Miraculous SIGNS and WONDERSWONDERS


D. What are the result of Fellowship?D. What are the result of Fellowship?

Acts 2:46, 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,

Acts 2:46, 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, 2. Continuous MEETING together 2. Continuous MEETING together


1.1. Miraculous SIGNS and WONDERS Miraculous SIGNS and WONDERS1.1. Miraculous SIGNS and WONDERS Miraculous SIGNS and WONDERS


2. Continue MEETING together 2. Continue MEETING together



Acts 2:47aActs 2:47a, praising God and enjoying , praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. the favor of all the people.

Acts 2:47aActs 2:47a, praising God and enjoying , praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. the favor of all the people.

3.3. Enjoying the FAVOR Enjoying the FAVOR of all the of all the people people

3.3. Enjoying the FAVOR Enjoying the FAVOR of all the of all the people people


2. Continue MEETING together 2. Continue MEETING together



3.3. Enjoying the FAVOR Enjoying the FAVOR of all the people of all the people 3.3. Enjoying the FAVOR Enjoying the FAVOR of all the people of all the people

Acts 2:47bActs 2:47b, And the Lord added to , And the Lord added to their number daily those who their number daily those who were being saved. were being saved.

Acts 2:47bActs 2:47b, And the Lord added to , And the Lord added to their number daily those who their number daily those who were being saved. were being saved.

4.4. Their number INCREASED Their number INCREASED 4.4. Their number INCREASED Their number INCREASED

Psalm 133Psalm 133, , 11 How good and pleasant it is How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! when brothers live together in unity! 22 It is like precious oil poured on the It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes. upon the collar of his robes. 33 It is as if It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. forevermore.

Psalm 133Psalm 133, , 11 How good and pleasant it is How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! when brothers live together in unity! 22 It is like precious oil poured on the It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron's beard, down running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes. upon the collar of his robes. 33 It is as if It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. forevermore.


Memory Verses:Memory Verses:

2 Corinthians 13:14, “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

2 Corinthians 13:14, “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” Romans 6:6-7, “For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin- 7 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.”

Romans 6:6-7, “For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin- 7 because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.”


1 Peter 5:8, “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

1 Peter 5:8, “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”


Colossians 3:16, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

Colossians 3:16, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”John 14:6, ‘Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”’

John 14:6, ‘Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”’


Romans 12:1-2, Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:1-2, Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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Lesson 11 : Fellowship A. Who are included in the Fellowship? Acts 2:41, Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added