Thoughts on...
April 19: 2nd Sunday of Easter
New Testament Lesson: Acts 4:32-35

Sharing is the first word that comes to mind when reading this Acts passage.

Questions for reflection:
What is easy to share? What is hard to share?
What would make you want to share?
How much should you share?
When should you share?
With whom should you share?

Think about children sharing: if you want something you cry "Share" but if you have it and someone asks you to share there are a couple of reasons for not wanting to share.
1. you are still playing with it
2. you're afraid of what someone will do to it - will they break it? will they refuse to give it back?

The early church was founded on sharing. "The whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions..." vs 32 The question begs to be asked, is this the way the church today is suppose to be? Are we to sell everything and put it into the church pot and then have the church redistribute it among the members as they have need? Many a cult has been born out of this concept. If this idea of sharing no longer works in our world today, what can we glean from this passage? What can we learn from the sharing of the early church?

Caution against consumerism?
What unites us as a congregation?
Rallying together when someone is in need - phyisically, emotionally, spiritually.
Giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

Join us Sunday at Efland Presbyterian Church to find out just what direction the sermon takes.