Are you spiritually nourished—or just getting by? Building from Acts 2:38–47, I share why the early church’s rhythm of devotion wasn’t optional; it was the engine of growth, unity, and mission. We explore Jesus’ call to feed on God’s Word (Matthew 4:4) and what it means to “live from the overflow,” where our words naturally reflect what fills our hearts (Matthew 12:34). You’ll hear a practical, grace-filled plan for moving from information to transformation, including a simple reading path you can start this week.
In this episode:
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Why salvation launches a lifestyle, not a checkbox (Acts 2:38–39).
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“They devoted themselves…”—the four habits of Acts 2:42–47.
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Living in the overflow vs. spiritual starvation (Matthew 4:4; 12:34).
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The “Power of Four”: how engaging Scripture 4+ days a week reshapes witness, discipleship, and everyday choices.
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A scalable plan for every stage—one chapter, four days a week to start; or three chapters a day to finish the NT in <3 months.
Take the next step this week:
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Put time with God on your calendar.
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Read one chapter, four days this week.
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Note a question, then keep reading—let Scripture interpret Scripture.
Primary Texts: Acts 2:38–47; Matthew 4:4; Matthew 12:34; Romans 12:2
Keywords: devotion, discipleship, Bible reading, early church, Holy Spirit, spiritual habits, Acts 2
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