This week we continue our study of the book of Acts, continuing to learn how the New Testament Church did things. So far we have talked about how the church began and how the church decides and this Sunday we will examine Acts 2:1-41 and learn how the church speaks. Read the text and jot down what happened before Peter preached the first Christian sermon after Christ. Also, take note of the main points he made and then consider how the crowds responded. Then examine your own life and the life of our church – are we doing this? How can we improve?
How the Church Speaks
February 14, 2021 • Pastor Seth Amerine
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