Then, in 200-300 words, write an essay where you compare what you know about present-day communities of Jesus’ followers with your list of essential features. Which of those features does the present-day church resemble most closely? Where do they need the most work?

Instructions: As Luke describes the early Christian community in the book of Acts, in many places he is outlining the paradigm for the ideal community of Jesus followers.

After reading through Acts Chapters 1-5, , create a list of at least 3-5 “essential features” of the ideal community of Jesus’ followers, making sure to cite evidence from Acts to support your conclusions.

Then, in 200-300 words, write an essay where you compare what you know about present-day communities of Jesus’ followers with your list of essential features. Which of those features does the present-day church resemble most closely? Where do they need the most work?

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