And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.

So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

 

THE KEY PILLARS OF A HEALTH BODY.

 

….apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

 

1. WORD - Apostle doctrine. 

 

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

 

2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

 

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

 

Matthew 7:24

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.

 

Psalms 119:9

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

By living according to your word.

 

2. COMMUNITY- Fellowship (Brothers in Christ)

 

Matthew 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”

 

1 John 1:7

but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

 

2 Corinthians 6:14

Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?

 

 

3. COMMUNION- Breaking of bread. 

 

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.

 

 

4. CLOSET- Prayer 

 

Philippians 4:6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 

 

Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

 

Mark 11:24

Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.