The condition of the early Church described in Acts 2 might be called the “golden age” of the Church history in this world. Though all the members of the one body of Christ at this time were Jews and though, because of this, the things recorded have a strong Jewish character, we can learn many valuable lessons for the Church today.
1. The first character of the early Church recorded after the three thousand souls were added was that they continued in the “apostles’ doctrine and fellowship.” Many years after this, what was it that Paul told Timothy (shortly before Paul was martyred in Rome) he was to continue in? 2 Timothy 3:___
2. Paul also instructed Timothy to commit to others the things he had learned from Paul. Why was he to do this and what qualifications must those men have to whom these things were committed? 2 Timothy 2:___
3. Paul instructed Timothy to withdraw himself and his fellowship from certain men. What kind of words and doctrine were these men rejecting?
1 Timothy 6:___
4. The next thing that characterized the early Church was that they continued steadfastly in “breaking of bread” (the remembrance of the Lord’s death). What desire did the Lord Jesus express to His disciples at supper before He was crucified? Luke 22:___
5. Finally, it is recorded in Acts 2 that the early Church was characterized by prayer, which expresses dependence upon God. What does Paul tell the Ephesian Christians to do as soon as he has described the armor they were to wear in the spiritual battles in which they were engaged? Ephesians 6:___