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Matthew 1613-19  13When Jesus came to the
region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his
disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?"
14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist
others say Elijah and still others, Jeremiah or
one of the prophets."  15"But what about you?"
he asked. "Who do you say I am?"  16Simon Peter
answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the
living God."

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Acts 242-47  42They devoted themselves to the
apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the
breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was
filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous
signs were done by the apostles. 44All the
believers were together and had everything in
common. 45Selling their possessions and goods,
they gave to anyone as he had need.

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Acts 242-47  46Every day they continued to
meet together in the temple courts. They broke
bread in their homes and ate together with glad
and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying
the favor of all the people. And the Lord added
to their number daily those who were being
saved.

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1. Gods prototype design involved
Worship! They devoted themselvesto the
breaking of bread, and to prayerand many wonders
and miraculous signs were done by the
apostlesThey ate together with glad and sincere
heart, praising God.

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Meaningful worship involves passionate
expression, praise and Spirit interaction.

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Meaningful worship involves passionate
expression, praise and Spirit interaction.
Worship requires that we shift our focus from
the false gods we run after materialism,
excess, self will, power to the One True God.

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John 421-24  21Jesus declared, "Believe me,
woman, a time is coming when you will worship the
Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.
22You Samaritans worship what you do not know
we worship what we do know, for salvation is from
the Jews. 23Yet a time is coming and has now
come when the true worshipers will worship the
Father in spirit and truth,

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To worship God in truth -know who He is
-agree with it -acknowledge what Hes
done, -acknowledge what He can do -submit to
what Hes asking you to do.

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To worship God in spirit -be still and
listen -listen at spirit level -be moved in
heart and emotions.

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2. Gods prototype design involved
evangelism! V.47 and the Lord added to the
church daily those who were being saved.

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communicating the good news about Jesus is
carrying out our assignment.

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Romans 1014-15 14How, then, can they call on
the one they have not believed in? And how can
they believe in the one of whom they have not
heard? And how can they hear without someone
preaching to them? 15And how can they preach
unless they are sent? As it is written, "How
beautiful are the feet of those who bring good
news!"

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Romans 115-17 15 So I am eager to come to you
in Rome, too, to preach the Good News. 16 For I
am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ.
It is the power of God at work, saving everyone
who believesthe Jew first and also the Gentile.
17 This Good News tells us how God makes us
right in his sight. This is accomplished from
start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say,
It is through faith that a righteous person has
life.

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3. Gods prototype design involved
discipleship! V.42 They devoted themselves to
the apostles teaching and to the fellowship

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The goal of every believer is to reproduce
themselves.

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2 Timothy 21-3 Timothy, my dear son, be strong
through the grace that God gives you in Christ
Jesus. 2 You have heard me teach things that
have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses.
Now teach these truths to other trustworthy
people who will be able to pass them on to
others.  3 Endure suffering along with me, as a
good soldier of Christ Jesus. NLT

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develop an appetite or discipline for gods
word. 2 Timothy 215  15 Work hard so you
can present yourself to God and receive his
approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need
to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word
of truth. NLT

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4. Gods prototype design involved
ministry! 44All the believers were together
and had everything in common. 46they continued
to meet together 4 7enjoying
the favor of all the people.

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Mere talk and speculation about God doesnt
get much accomplished.

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Mere talk and speculation about God doesnt
get much accomplished. Minister to the complete
person spiritual, emotional, relational, and
physical needs.

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our commitment to love a lost world will
never be from a distance. Love backs up
everything that we are trying to do and say to an
unbelieving world

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How to Get Right With God
Admit youre a sinner and gone astray
There is none righteous, not even one. Rom
310
Recognize Christ died for you to pay a debt
God demonstrates His own love for us in this
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Rom 58
Turn away from your sin and old ways
Repent, then and turn to God, so that your sins
may be wiped out Acts 319
Receive Jesus Christ into your life and follow
Him.
I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears
my voice and opens the door, I will come
in Rev. 320