Describe the life of the early Christian church

The early Christian church, beginning with the apostles after Jesus' ascension, was characterized by strong community bonds, shared possessions, and devotion to teaching and fellowship. • Acts 2:42-47 describes them as devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. They met daily in the temple and in homes, sharing meals and praising God. • Generosity and mutual support were key. In Acts 4:32-35, it states that believers were one in heart and mind, and no one claimed that his possessions were his own, but they shared everything they had. Those who owned land or houses sold them and brought the proceeds to the apostles to distribute to anyone in need. • They experienced rapid growth and faced persecution. The apostles preached boldly, and the number of believers increased significantly. However, they also faced opposition from Jewish authorities, leading to imprisonment and martyrdom for some, like Stephen. • Missionary zeal was evident as the apostles and early believers spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and eventually to the wider Roman Empire. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.