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A United Church 🤝❤️🏠

The early believers didn’t just share a message— they shared their lives.

They were a community marked by: unity, generosity, and deep love for each other

They didn’t hold onto their own possessions, but gave freely to fellow believers. They treated each other like family.

This wasn’t just a group of friends. It was the Church, living out God’s mission together.

🎥 Watch: Acts 4:32–35

📖 Observe

Grab your journal or notes app. Start with this question:
👉 What stood out to you from this scene, and why?

Now read:
📌 Acts 4:32–35
📌 Acts 2:42–47
📌 Philippians 2:1–5

In your journal, write down:

• Every mention or example of unity
• Every example of generosity
• What kind of attitudes they had toward each other and their purpose

💭 Interpret

Let’s dig a little deeper:

• What do these passages show about the values and priorities of the early Church?
• How do Paul’s words in Philippians help explain why they lived this way?

🌱 Apply

We are called to love each other and value one another with humility, generosity, and unity.

That means:

• Putting others first
• Sharing what we have
• Building up your church community with love

This is how we reflect Jesus to the world.

✍️ Journal Prompt: How can you help create a community like this in your church, youth group, or friend group?