the practice of the early church 1. “everyone” 2
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. . . on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down. And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets the synagogue
officials sent to them, saying, "Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.“
— Acts 13:14-15 (NASV)
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. . . in Iconium they entered the synagogue of the Jews together, and spoke in such a manner that a great multitude believed, both
of Jews and of Greeks.— Acts 14:1 (NASV)
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. . . they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the
Jews. And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for
three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures . . .
— Acts 17:1-2 (NASV)
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. . . when they arrived*, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now these were more noble-minded than
those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great
eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things
were so.* Berea
— Acts 17:10-11 (NASV)
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So he (Paul) was reasoning in the synagogue* with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles . . .
* Athens— Acts 17:17 (NASV)
Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue*, trying to
persuade Jews and Greeks.* Corinth
— Acts 18:4 (NIV)
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Paul entered the synagogue* and
spoke boldly there for three months,
arguing persuasively about
the kingdom of God.
*Ephesus— Acts 19:8 (NIV)
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Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the
Lord . . .— Ephesians 5:19 (NASV)
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Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the
Lord . . .— Ephesians 5:19 (NASV)
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with
psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your
hearts to God.— Colossians 3:16 (NASV) 14
Teaching1 Corinthians 14:26
Matthew 28:19-20
Acts 2:42
Romans 12:7
1 Corinthians 12:28
Ephesians 4:11
1 Timothy 1:3, 2:11-15
James 3:1
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"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
teaching them to observe all that I commanded you . . .”
— Matthew 28:19-20 (NASV)
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And they were continually devoting themselves to the
apostles' teaching . . .— Acts 2:42 (NASV)
We have different gifts, according to the grace given
us. If a man's gift is . . . teaching, let him teach . . .
— Romans 12:6-7 (NIV)
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God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third
teachers . . .
— 1 Corinthians 12:28 (NASV)
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some
to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers . . .
— Ephesians 4:11 (NIV)
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Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing
that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment.
— James 3:1 (NASV)
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Let a woman learn quietly with all
submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she
is to remain quiet.
— 1 Timothy 2:11-12 (ESV)
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And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to
depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until
midnight.— Acts 20:7 (KJV)
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dialegomai
dialog (a reciprocal conversation)
“to consider and discuss, argue” — Bauer, Arndt, Gingrich, Dankert, p. 186
ESV ~ “Paul talked with them”
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. . . they sailed back to Antioch . . . On arriving there, they gathered the
church together and reported all that God had done through them
and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
— Acts 14:26-27 (NIV)
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“Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the
habit of some, but encouraging one another . . .”
— Hebrews 10:24-25 (NASV )
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• Is there a testimony the Lord would have you to bring?
• Could you purpose to begin a time of conversational prayer?
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• Is there a testimony the Lord would have you to bring?
• Could you purpose to begin a time of conversational prayer?
• Is there a song you like that would edify the church?
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• Is there a testimony the Lord would have you to bring?
• Could you purpose to begin a time of conversational prayer?
• Is there a song you like that would edify the church?
• Is there some subject or passage of Scripture to teach on?
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• Is there a testimony the Lord would have you to bring?
• Could you purpose to begin a time of conversational prayer?
• Is there a song you like that would edify the church?
• Is there some subject or passage of Scripture to teach on?
• What has the Lord shown you this week in your time with Him? 39
Does your wife spend more time preparing for the meeting (cooking)
than you do (considering how to encourage the
church)?
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I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you
may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and
perfect.— Romans 12:1-2 (NASV)
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LORD, WITH GLOWING HEART I’D PRAISE THEE
Lord, this bosom’s ardent feeling Vainly would my lips express:
Low before Thy footstool kneeling,Deign thy suppliant’s pray’r to bless:
Let Thy love, my soul’s chief treasure,Love’s pure flame within me raise;
And, since words can never measure,Let my life show forth Thy praise.
Amen.
—Francis Scott Key (1819)
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Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. But
examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil.
— 1 Thessalonains 5:19-22 (NASV)
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What conclusions can be drawn about the way God desires church meetings to be conducted?
1.1.PARTICIPATORYPARTICIPATORY (1Co 14:26).
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What conclusions can be drawn about the way God desires church meetings to be conducted?
1.1.PARTICIPATORYPARTICIPATORY (1Co 14:26).
2.FITTING & ORDERLY (1Co 14:27, 31, 40)
— ONE AT A TIME.
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What conclusions can be drawn about the way God desires church meetings to be conducted?
1.1.PARTICIPATORYPARTICIPATORY (1Co 14:26).
2.FITTING & ORDERLY (1Co 14:27, 31, 40)
— ONE AT A TIME.
3.EDIFYING (1Co 14:3, 4, 5, 12, 26, 31).
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What conclusions can be drawn about the way God desires church meetings to be conducted?
1.1.PARTICIPATORYPARTICIPATORY (1Co 14:26).
2.FITTING & ORDERLY (1Co 14:27, 31, 40)
— ONE AT A TIME.
3.EDIFYING (1Co 14:3, 4, 5, 12, 26, 31).
4. “LORD’S COMMAND” (1Co 14:37). Revised 12/04/09
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