What does New Testament church in revival look like?


Acts 2:42-47

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.


Describe what life was like in the early church according to Acts 2:42-47?

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.


• Devotion

• Teaching

• Fellowship

• Prayer

• Breaking bread

• Generosity to the poor

• Salvation



Acts 4:32-35

32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35 and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.


Describe what life was like in the early church according to Acts 4:32-35?


• Unity

• Power

• Grace

How can we live a radical life that serves the Church of Jesus Christ?



Hebrews 12:1-4

12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or faint-hearted. 4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.


1. We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses (verse 1)

For example, Moses - Hebrews 11:24-26

24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.


2. God has prepared a race for us to run

‘let us run with endurance the race that is set before us’ (verse 2)


3. We are to look to Jesus (verse 3)

‘looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith’ 

He endured the cross

He is seated at the right hand of the throne of God


4. We are to consider him (verse 3)

We are to study carefully His life of endurance, so that we may follow in His footsteps


Application-Discussion Questions


1. What did I learn today?

2. How can I serve at City Life Church?

3. How can I serve in God’s mission to those who are still to hear the Good News of Jesus?