BIBLE READINGS Acts 2:37-47 Philippians 2:1-11 Luke 9:12-17 “It is in the crucible of Christian community that God forms people into disciples” MY NOTES 5-Day Devotional – Christian Community ✨ 5-Day Devotional Theme: Christian Community & Koinonia Day 1: The Gift of Intentional Community Acts 2:42 – “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Christian community is never accidental. It’s intentional, Spirit-formed, and Christ-centered. The early church didn’t gather for convenience—they gathered with devotion and purpose. Like the disciples, we are called not just to attend church but to be the Church: living, learning, and growing together in deep, committed fellowship. “It is in the crucible of Christian Community that God forms people into disciples.” How would you describe your current experience of Christian community? What does “intentional fellowship” look like in your life? Day 2: From Friendly to Family 1 Corinthians 1:9 – “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” The Greek word koinonia describes more than social connection—it speaks of shared life and purpose. Christian community goes beyond friendliness; it’s about becoming spiritual family. Through Jesus, we are united into a fellowship that is committed, not convenient—transformational, not just transactional. “How do we move from comfortable friendship to biblical fellowship?” Who in your life challenges and encourages you in your walk with Christ? What makes fellowship in Christ different from other types of community? Day 3: God's Provision Through People Mark 6:37–38 – “But he answered them, ‘You give them something to eat.’... ‘How many loaves do you have? Go and see.’” God often meets our needs through others. Just as Jesus involved the disciples in feeding the hungry crowd, God uses community to provide, support, and uplift. Sometimes the miracle isn’t manna from heaven—but a friend showing up when you need them most. “God worked through Christian community, to save us in a time when we would have been lost.” When has God used someone else to be a blessing in your life? How might God want to use you for someone else this week? Day 4: A Church That Astonishes the World Acts 2:43 – “Awe came upon everyone because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.” What if the “signs and wonders” weren’t just miracles—but the way people lived together in love and unity? A community marked by generosity, compassion, and sacrifice is a powerful witness. The most magnetic force the Church has is not flashy programs—it’s love. “These wonders and signs… were in fact these marks of Christian community.” What could be possible if your community lived more like the early church? How can your life together reflect the love of Jesus more clearly? Day 5: The Next Step in Fellowship Hebrews 10:24–25 – “Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together…” True fellowship encourages growth, accountability, and purpose. Community is where God’s Spirit speaks and moves. Whether through a small group, a Bible study, or showing up more consistently on Sundays—your next step matters. It could be the beginning of deeper transformation. “God is inviting us into a life of faith and community together that is beautiful beyond belief.” What’s one practical step you can take to grow in Christian community? What fears or obstacles do you need to surrender to take that step?