And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42-47 ESV)
Breaking Bread was well known in those days. It was common, yet special. You would do it when you gathered with family during festivals or when special guests came. You actually did it every day, as the father would break bread, bless it, and pass it around the table. It was part of family fellowship, the family meal. It was something we know less and less of. But Luke records here that this was something more - it was THE breaking of bread peculiar to the family of God, the followers of Christ. And those they were doing it "day by day," quite often, it was very special. What were they doing that we are missing out on?
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