The first thing in this passage is they were devoted to the apostles' teaching. Notice apostles is plural.It wasn't only one person led the whole group. All of them had something to contribute and they all learned from each other. Intergenerational mentorship was huge back then. They valued their elders as well as those younger than themselves. They taught each other how to live Godly lives and they depended on each other. No one was immune from being used to edify the group. This is very different from today, where everyone expects the pastor do all of the work. When their expectations are not, they go to the next church with the fancier service. What ever happened to being " devoted"? Yesterday I mentioned it means to take a vow. In other words you were linked with these people for the long haul.
Are you " devoted" to your church body?
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