Read ACTS 1:14; 2:1 ; 2:46; 4:24; 5:12; 8:6; 15:26
INTRO: "One accord" No two words in the bible that describe early christianity like these two used 12 times N.T. 10 in the book of Acts IT'S MEANING: compound word==to rush along together -- with one mind and purpose. It is opposite to theword "discord"
It means they "harmonized in certain things that are clearly stated. GENERAL PICTURE 1-- 1:14 RAYER rushing along together--implied in words "ALL and"CONTINUED" 2-- 2:1 WAITING ON THE LORD The first command to the early church was not "GO" Mk 16:15 But "WAIT" 1:4 - Lk 24:49 IT IS THE WAY OF GOD'S GOODNESS Lam 2:35 The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him,to the soul that seeketh Him IT IS THE WAY OF GOD'S BLESSINGPr 8:34 Blessed is the man that hearteth me, watching daily at my gates ,WAITING at the posts of my doors. IT IS THE WAY TO DISCOVER HIS ABILITY Isa 64:4 IT IS THE WAY TO STRENGTHEN OUR HEARTS Psm 27:14 IT IS THE WAY TO STRENGTHEN OUR FEET Isa 40:31 IT IS THE WAY OF EXPECTATION FROM GOD Psm 62:5 AND IT IS TO BE CONTINUAL PRAYER Acts 1:14 these all CONTINUED.... 2:42 " " " 6:4 "we will give ourselves 12:5 prayed for Peter without.... Rom 12:12 continue instant in Col 4:2 Continue in prayer 1 Thes 5:17 Pray without ceasing 2 Tim 1:3 Paul prayed without ceasing for Timothy LK 18:1 READ and APPLY