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Acts Spiritual Disciplines

21 illustrations — Practices for spiritual growth tied to scripture

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Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: The Didache on Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from Unknown: The Didache on Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18Universalfastingearly church

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Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Unknown: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity

Luke 6:30Universalradical generositysharing

Spiritual Discipline

Prayer: Liturgical Prayer and the Hours

Teaching on Prayer from Benedict of Nursia: Liturgical Prayer and the Hours

Psalm 119:164Universalliturgical prayerfixed-hour prayer

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Pachomius: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community

Acts 2:44-46Universalcenobitic lifefirst monastery

Spiritual Discipline

Worship: Early Church Worship: The Didache Pattern

Teaching on Worship from Unknown: Early Church Worship: The Didache Pattern

Acts 2:42UniversalEucharistthanksgiving

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: Eusebius on Sabbath as Time for Scripture

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Eusebius of Caesarea: Eusebius on Sabbath as Time for Scripture

Nehemiah 8:1-8UniversalScripture readinglearning

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: John Chrysostom on Shared Meals

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Shared Meals

1 Corinthians 11:17-22Universalshared mealstable fellowship

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Unknown: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics

Acts 4:32Universalsharinggenerosity

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

Teaching on Simplicity from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

Luke 12:33-34Universalgenerositywealth

Spiritual Discipline

Prayer: Corporate Prayer in the Early Church

Teaching on Prayer from Cyprian of Carthage: Corporate Prayer in the Early Church

Acts 2:42Universalcorporate prayercommunity

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest

John 20:19Universalresurrectionjoy

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Community and Fellowship: Tertullian: See How These Christians Love One Another

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Tertullian: Tertullian: See How These Christians Love One Another

John 13:35Universalvisible lovewitness

Spiritual Discipline

Scripture Meditation: John Chrysostom on Daily Bible Reading

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Daily Bible Reading

2 Timothy 3:16-17Universaldaily readinghabit

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Tertullian on Stations: Fasting in Community

Teaching on Fasting from Tertullian: Tertullian on Stations: Fasting in Community

Acts 13:2-3Universalcommunal fastingstation days

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Worship: Tertullian on Christian Worship Practices

Teaching on Worship from Tertullian: Tertullian on Christian Worship Practices

Acts 2:42Universalearly worshipagape feast

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Worship: Justin Martyr on Sunday Worship

Teaching on Worship from Justin Martyr: Justin Martyr on Sunday Worship

Acts 20:7UniversalSunday worshipWord and Table

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: John of Damascus on Sunday as the New Sabbath

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John of Damascus: John of Damascus on Sunday as the New Sabbath

Psalm 118:24UniversalLord's Dayresurrection

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: John Wesley and Methodical Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from John Wesley: John Wesley and Methodical Fasting

Matthew 9:15UniversalfastingMethodist tradition

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Community and Fellowship: Acts 2: The Pattern of Early Community

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Luke: Acts 2: The Pattern of Early Community

Acts 2:42-47Universalcommunityfellowship

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Worship: Irenaeus on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving

Teaching on Worship from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving

1 Corinthians 11:23-26UniversalEucharistthanksgiving

Spiritual Discipline

Scripture Meditation: Basil the Great on Reading Scripture with Others

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Reading Scripture with Others

Acts 17:11Universalcommunal readinggroup study