“Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.” – Matthew 5:16

“Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.” – Matthew 5:16

The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.” – Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:1-4

The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.” – Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:1-4

Followers of Jesus noticed the way he prayed and asked for guidance. “Pray like this.”

Followers of Jesus noticed the way he prayed and asked for guidance.

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Acts 2:21

“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Acts 2:21

How is it possible? People transformed by salvation. They were changed by Jesus. This is how they responded. People saved by grace through faith in Jesus form a community, following Jesus’ instruction. They were devoted to sharing this spiritual journey. Jesus taught...

“A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.” – Acts 2:43

What do we learn from the people who were with Jesus? What did they do in response to Jesus? “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42 “Prayer...

“They devoted themselves to…sharing in meals including the Lord’s Supper,” – Acts 2:42

“They devoted themselves to…the fellowship,” – Acts 2:42

These Jesus followers formed a community. They became active learners.

You are not alone. We are following Jesus together. God is bringing us into a new season. We are being invited to new activities. God’s message and ministry the same. We are receiving identity, value, purpose from Jesus. We are learning from Jesus and those who followed Jesus close in those first days.

Guide – a person who shows the way to others

In Matthew 27:45 – 28:20 we read about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.