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Do you live by the idea that our faith is personal and private? Welcome to the Parable Podcast, I’m your host Danielle Zapchenk. Today, I would like to share one of my recent messages from our home church, a series called Summer School: Relearning What Matters Most. Please enjoy this message wherever you may find yourself today.

Sermon Notes

My Faith is Personal AND Private
My Faith is Personal NOT Private
Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles. Their hearts were mutually linked to one another, sharing communion and coming together regularly for prayer. A deep sense of holy awe swept over everyone, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. All the believers were in fellowship as one body, and they shared with one another whatever they had. Out of generosity, they even sold their assets to distribute the proceeds to those who were in need among them. Daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another’s homes to celebrate communion. They shared meals together with joyful hearts and tender humility. They were continually filled with praises to God, enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were coming to life. Acts 2:42–47 (TPT)
Their hearts were mutually linked to one another
They met together in the temple and in each other’s homes.
Finally, when we live the truth out that My Faith is Personal, NOT Private.
Verse 46 says, "They shared meals together with joyful hearts and tender humility."
A deep sense of holy awe swept over everyone, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.
"And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were coming to life." Acts 2:47 (TPT)
Matthew 16:18 The Voice, “for on this rock I will build My church. The church will reign triumphant even at the gates of hell.” When we stop be secretive and tiptoe around faith for ourselves."
The Greek word for church – Ekklēsia

Reflection Questions

1. What are my misunderstandings? In what ways am I keeping my faith Confidential, secret, nobody’s business?

2. How do I want to gather this Fall, possibly with a friend over coffee once a month, talk about faith, or in a small group setting?

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