Introduction

• II Corinthians 10:12, 18
• Should I be satisfied with the work we are doing now?
• Philippians 3:17

Close spiritual relationships

• Acts 1:12-14
• Luke 24:49
• Acts 2:37, 41-43, 47 - They were united by the gospel.
• Acts 9:31
• Acts 5:41—42 - Their focus was spiritual matters and teaching the gospel.
• Philippians 4:15-16
• What can we do to encourage those who are working for God?
• What prevents us from growing closer to our brethren?

Profound generosity and hospitality

• Mark 12:41-44
• What more can I be doing beyond my contribution to the local church?
• Acts 2:44; 4:32-37
• They had a completely new view of their worldly possessions.
• Acts 11:27
• I John 3:16-18
• I Corinthians 13:3
• How can we find out about others’ needs?

Tested by fire, purified like gold

• I Peter 1:6-7
• James 1:2-4
• Acts 4:1-4, 18-21 - The more persecution there was, the faster the gospel spread.
• Acts 8:1-4
• Acts 12:1-5
• Let us fill our time with selflessly serving others.