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The early church was active in studying the Word, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and the prayers. All of these things are vital for our lives and yet they all require time. In Luke 12, Jesus admonishes us not to waste our lives chasing after the things that this world has to offer, but invest our lives in the kingdom of God. When we live our lives in this way, God will bring divine appointments our way that will impact countless lives for eternity. That is exactly what happened to Peter and John in Acts chapter 3 while they were on their way to the temple to pray.

When the enemy fails in his attacks from the outside, he often attacks us from within. One of his favorite weapons is selfishness. If he can cause us to be consumed by thinking about ourselves and what we want, he can win a victory in our lives before we even realize that he is at work.

The early church experienced growth both personally and numerically. What was life like in the early church? What was important to them? What was going on when they gathered together? What were they truly dedicated to doing?

When things are going well, get ready for trouble. The enemy does not want to see the work of the Lord make progress. As Nehemiah begins moving forward, this is exactly what he will experience. Enemies of the work of rebuilding the wall, will oppose him and his workers at every opportunity. Yet, as we will see, Nehemiah and the people of Jerusalem will remain faithful to the work.

The early church experienced growth both personally and numerically. What was life like in the early church? What was important to them? What was going on when they gathered together? What were they truly dedicated to doing?

The most important question that anyone can ask is, "What must I do to be saved?" The wrong answer to that question, no matter how sincere someone may be or how correct their doctrine may be in other areas, has serious eternal consequences. Peter, with profound simplicity, will answer that question on the day of Pentecost resulting in three thousand people being saved.

When things are going well, get ready for trouble. The enemy does not want to see the work of the Lord make progress. As Nehemiah begins moving forward, this is exactly what he will experience. Enemies of the work of rebuilding the wall, will oppose him and his workers at every opportunity. Yet, as we will see, Nehemiah and the people of Jerusalem will remain faithful to the work.

Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost not only explains what has just taken place as the believers have received the spirit, but is a powerful presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ intended to strike at the hearts of his Jewish listeners.

The rebuilding of the wall in Jerusalem was a momentous task. Nehemiah gets to work but focusing on the purpose of the work, planning the work, and enlisting the people necessary to do the work.

The second chapter of Acts marks a turning point in the history of God's kingdom. The era of the church is inaugurated with the coming of the Holy Spirit. The believer's were empowered, sent out and emboldened by the Holy Spirit. One of the greatest and most consistent results of being filled with the Holy Spirit is present in this passage - testifying for Jesus Christ.

From the beginning, Nehemiah was taking in an overwhelming task. The rebuilding of the wall in Jerusalem would be in opposition to Artaxerxes previous edict to stop the building of the wall. In addition, he would be opposed by Jerusalem's enemies in the region. Finally, he would need to energize people to help him who had long ago grown apathetic. Yet, he pursued his goal because of the burden that God had placed on his heart.