The Table Practice 

Acts 2:42-47 

June 4, 2023 

Dr. Brad Hoffmann, pastor 

 What is forgiveness? 

 How do you know you are forgiven? 

 Psalm 23:5-6 ESV 

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.  

 John 10:7-10 ESV 

So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.  

 Acts 2:40-47 ESV 

40 And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. The Fellowship of the Believers 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.  

 What Happens at The Table? 

 1. The place of common ground.  

 2. A place of intentional practice and pursuits. 

 3. It is a prepared place.  

 4. An expression of gratitude.  

 5. It is a place to speak and to listen.  

6.  A space of genuine accountability.  

 7. It is an invitational space.  

 8. It is experiential.  

9. A reminder of the spiritual.  

 10. We learn the art of sharing.  

11. It is a place to know and be known.  

 12. It is a place where you know you are loved.