Pastor Jack teaches on the early church’s relationship with possessions, drawing from Acts 4-5. He explores the foundation of their generosity in prayer and spiritual power, the fruit of their unity and distribution, and contrasts the positive example of Barnabas with the cautionary tale of Ananias and Sapphira. Pastor Jack emphasizes that biblical stewardship begins with recognizing that everything we possess already belongs to God, and he challenges believers to release their resources in faith for greater ministry.
The Early Church and Possessions
Year: 1979
Verses: Acts 4:31-37; Acts 5:1-16; Acts 4:32; Acts 4:34; Acts 5:1; Acts 4:37; Acts 5:4; Acts 4:33; Acts 5:3; Acts 5:10-11; Acts 4:12; Acts 5:12-16; 1 Peter 5:7; Psalms 2:1-12; Philippians 1:27; Philippians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 2:14
Source: TCOTW