Which of the following characteristics describe the Jerusalem congregation? Select all that apply.

Question

Congregants shared meals together, including the Lord’s Supper.
Congregants provided for themselves
Congregants worshiped God.
Apostles taught and the congregants learned.
Congregants concentrated on his or her personal needs.
Congregants prayed with one another.
Congregants evangelized.

Answer 1

The Jerusalem congregation is typically described using the following characteristics:

1. Congregants shared meals together, including the Lord’s Supper.
2. Congregants worshiped God.
3. Apostles taught and the congregants learned.
4. Congregants prayed with one another.
5. Congregants evangelized.

The options indicating that "Congregants provided for themselves" and "Congregants concentrated on his or her personal needs" do not accurately reflect the communal nature of the Jerusalem congregation as described in the early chapters of the Book of Acts in the New Testament.