Introduction: The Purpose and Progress of the Church can be summed up into 2 Reflexes: “Come & See” and “Go & Tell”. Each week we are invited to “Come & See” what God has done and is doing- we call this Worship. This reflex of the Church establishes its purpose.

When we “Come & See”. . .

     A Place becomes a People (Acts 2:1-6)

          The Church is NOT a Building we “Go to”

          The Church is a People we “Come to”

     Self-seeking Fame becomes Spirit-filled Humility (Acts 2:7-12)

          The Church is NOT a Status-Building Attempt

          The Church is a Jesus-Promoting Culture

     Curious Critics become Faithful Followers (Acts 2:13-41)

           The Church is NOT a Reprimanding Judgment

           The Church is a Rescuing Journey

     Emotion becomes Devotion (Acts 2:42-43)

          The Church is NOT an Emotionally-Driven Event

          The Church is a Relationally-Focused Family

     Diversity becomes Unity (Acts 2:44)

          The Church is NOT a Social Club

          The Church is a Serving Community

     A Failed Religion becomes a Fulfilled Kingdom (Acts 2:45-47)

          The Church is NOT a Meaningless Ritual

          The Church is a Meaningful Relationship

Application: When we “Come & See” each week what God has done and is doing, it doesn’t change the Church near as much as it changes Us. It changes our perspective, attitude, and behavior for our benefit and His glory.