How can your home become a place for worship and fellowship today? Scripture Spotlight: The Church in Aquila and Priscilla’s Home 1 Corinthians 16:19: “The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.” • Their ordinary dwelling became an active gathering place for believers. • The verse affirms that a home can function as a genuine, Scripture-honoring “church” setting. Laying the Spiritual Foundation • Commit, like Joshua 24:15, “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” • Daily Scripture reading aloud—Deuteronomy 6:6-7 encourages words of God “on your heart… talk about them when you sit at home.” • Consistent family prayer—Philippians 4:6 calls us to “present your requests to God.” • Foster a culture of praise: Colossians 3:16 urges “singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Cultivating a Heart of Hospitality • Practice Romans 12:13, “Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.” • Keep an open schedule: set aside a regular evening each week for others to drop in. • Prepare simple, shared meals—Acts 2:46 shows believers “breaking bread from house to house.” Structuring Home Gatherings • Begin with brief worship—read a psalm, sing, pray. • Study a passage together; let everyone read a verse aloud. • Encourage testimony time—Revelation 12:11 celebrates overcoming “by the word of their testimony.” • Close with intercessory prayer circles, bearing one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). Guarding Sound Doctrine and Unity • Filter every activity through the authority of Scripture—2 Timothy 3:16-17. • Correct lovingly when error surfaces—2 Thessalonians 3:14-15. • Maintain orderly worship—1 Corinthians 14:40, “everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.” Practical Touches to Enhance Fellowship • Create an inviting space: adequate seating, Bibles within reach, background worship music. • Keep a simple sign-up list for snacks, reading passages, or leading songs. • Provide children’s activities centered on Scripture coloring pages or memory verses. Blessings to Expect • Deeper family discipleship as God’s Word saturates daily life. • Stronger bonds with believers, fulfilling Hebrews 10:24-25’s call to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” • A powerful witness to neighbors who see genuine Christian love in action—John 13:35. Your home, like Aquila and Priscilla’s, can stand as a lighthouse where worship rises, fellowship flourishes, and Christ is exalted. |
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