the first christian community

Question 1

4 characteristics (general)

Answer 1

1) devoted themselves to apostles’ instruction
2) devoted themselves to the breaking of the bread
3) devoted themselves in prayer and fellowship
4) they shared a common life

Question 2

devoted themselves to apostles’ instruction

Answer 2

“were made one in their constancy by listening to the apostles”

basically, they became more united bc of listening to the apostles repeatedly

Question 3

devoted themselves to the breaking of the bread

Answer 3

“breaking of the bread” refers to the Eucharist/last supper
» essentially, going to mass
» “do this in memory of me” < remember jesus and what we did every time we break d bread

Question 4

devoted themselves to prayer and fellowship

Answer 4

literally just,,, prayer; self-explanatory

Question 5

shared a common life

Answer 5

• shared all things in common
• expressed their faith in LOVING SERVICE for one another; a faith manifested in CONCRETE DEEDS OF LOVE AND JUSTICE
• they would SELL their property and goods, DIVIDING everything and sharing amongst themselves

Question 6

why is learning about the first christian community important?

Answer 6

it’s a model of authentic community. we should be inspired to be like them.