SERMON NOTES FOR ACTS 2:37-47

1. The crowd asked an
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   question.
2. Peter answers
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   and be
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   • Repent means to
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     _
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   • Being baptized means you are completely
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     with
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   • He also says to
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     _ → Save
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     from this crooked generation
   • 3000
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     _ repent and are baptized
3. The believers form a community → the first
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   • This church is marked by three things
     a.
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     _ to know Christ more → devotion to teaching and prayer
     b.
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     _ one another → fellowship
     c.Increase in
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     _ leads to an increase in
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     d.
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     _ → shared money and meals and cared for one another

Conclusion: We have the opportunity to experience Heaven on Earth. This means when we gather together, we can provide temporary escapes from the difficulties of life by providing glimpses of Heaven.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What are things you turn to when you need an escape?
2. What did Peter say to the crowd about what they needed to do in response to his sermon?
3. The first church was made up of people who literally were responsible for killing Jesus. Still they were forgiven and welcomed into the family of God! How does this change the way we think about the idea of “getting yourself right before coming to God”?
4. Romans 15:7 says, “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” When’s a time you felt most welcome by others?
5. How can we welcome others with the same love Christ has shown us?

ANNOUNCEMENTS
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• Read the Gospel of Luke this month!
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  - REALITY WEEKEND February 17-19