Prayer and Praise | Devoted

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Written By Pastor Luke Rynbrandt

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[a] 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 favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

1. Prayer and Praise in Acts 2

  • The early church was devoted to “the prayers” and regularly praised God.

  • Their prayer life included both:

    • Scheduled, daily prayer

    • Spontaneous prayer as needs arose

  • Praise was a natural response to the gospel and the joy of Christian community.

2. One Effect of Prayer and Praise Reorient Us Toward God

PRAYER AND PRAISE REORIENT US TOWARD GOD AND HIS CHARACTER

  • Prayer reorients us toward God by acknowledging that he is:

    • Caring and trustworthy

    • Powerful and able

    • Good

    • Wise

  • Praise reorients us toward God by

    • Reminding us of who he is and what is true about him

    • Giving him the worship that he deserves

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