Notes for Cash Register
1. Cash Register
Acts 4:32–37; 5:1–16
2. Core Concept
Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart
3. College days
Kmart Stockroom Sporting Goods Register
4. Common theme of unity
And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them.
5. One Heart and One Soul
Heart-seat of inner self
Soul-seat of thinking will and feelings
6. Unity
Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
7. Unity
…make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
8. Love
whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart…, how does the love of God abide in him? Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.
9. Results
And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the
Lord Jesus,
10. Unity of heart and soul
Great Power
11. Love in action
and abundant grace was upon them all. For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them
12. Love in action (continued)
and bring the proceeds of the sales and lay them at the apostles’ feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need.
13. This is not something new, Jesus taught
Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys.
14. Shocking?
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
15. The Jerusalem Church
Still practicing Jews
Took care of each other
Not a new giving requirement
16. The Early Church
Shared what they had
Fed the poor
Supported widows
Gave to needy
Took special offerings
Supported people in ministry
17. Specific example
Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement), and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
18. Yes, that Barnabas
Joseph a Levite
Great nick name
Trusted member of church
Gift of prophet and teacher An apostle
Companion of Paul
19. Saw a need and filled it
Sold a plot Gave money
Traveled the road from encourager to apostle
20. You know what the news is -- in a minute, you're going to hear the rest of the story.
Paul Harvey Audio
21. You’ve heard of the good example now for a bad one
Acts 5:1–10 1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? 4 “While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” 5 And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it. 6 The young men got up and covered him up, and after carrying him out, they buried him. 7 Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter responded to her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price?” And she said, “Yes, that was the price.” 9 Then Peter said to her, “Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.” 10 And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband
22. Wrong motives
Ananias & Sapphira-husband and wife
Liquidated property
Conspired-deceived
Kept back-pilfered (Interesting history)
Donated a portion
23. Discerning of spirits in action
Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land?
24. Heart condition
Tempted
Lied
25. Money show your priorities
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
26. Last sermon he hears
While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.
27. Break it down
The property was yours
The money was yours
The gift was voluntary
Lying about it was the problem
28. Judgement follows
And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it.
29. I’m Here!
Sapphira Shows Up
30. Time to tell the truth
Tell me about the land deal
31. Peter
Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.
32. Our Take-away
Christians are to be unified
Love sees a need and meets it
Your heart and your wallet are connected
Part of your expression of love is financial
33. Immediate application
Deacons come to the front
Offering first and then communion
Acts 4:32–37; 5:1–16
2. Core Concept
Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart
3. College days
Kmart Stockroom Sporting Goods Register
4. Common theme of unity
And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them.
5. One Heart and One Soul
Heart-seat of inner self
Soul-seat of thinking will and feelings
6. Unity
Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
7. Unity
…make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
8. Love
whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart…, how does the love of God abide in him? Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.
9. Results
And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the
Lord Jesus,
10. Unity of heart and soul
Great Power
11. Love in action
and abundant grace was upon them all. For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them
12. Love in action (continued)
and bring the proceeds of the sales and lay them at the apostles’ feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need.
13. This is not something new, Jesus taught
Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys.
14. Shocking?
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
15. The Jerusalem Church
Still practicing Jews
Took care of each other
Not a new giving requirement
16. The Early Church
Shared what they had
Fed the poor
Supported widows
Gave to needy
Took special offerings
Supported people in ministry
17. Specific example
Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement), and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
18. Yes, that Barnabas
Joseph a Levite
Great nick name
Trusted member of church
Gift of prophet and teacher An apostle
Companion of Paul
19. Saw a need and filled it
Sold a plot Gave money
Traveled the road from encourager to apostle
20. You know what the news is -- in a minute, you're going to hear the rest of the story.
Paul Harvey Audio
21. You’ve heard of the good example now for a bad one
Acts 5:1–10 1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? 4 “While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” 5 And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it. 6 The young men got up and covered him up, and after carrying him out, they buried him. 7 Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter responded to her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price?” And she said, “Yes, that was the price.” 9 Then Peter said to her, “Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.” 10 And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband
22. Wrong motives
Ananias & Sapphira-husband and wife
Liquidated property
Conspired-deceived
Kept back-pilfered (Interesting history)
Donated a portion
23. Discerning of spirits in action
Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land?
24. Heart condition
Tempted
Lied
25. Money show your priorities
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
26. Last sermon he hears
While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.
27. Break it down
The property was yours
The money was yours
The gift was voluntary
Lying about it was the problem
28. Judgement follows
And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it.
29. I’m Here!
Sapphira Shows Up
30. Time to tell the truth
Tell me about the land deal
31. Peter
Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.
32. Our Take-away
Christians are to be unified
Love sees a need and meets it
Your heart and your wallet are connected
Part of your expression of love is financial
33. Immediate application
Deacons come to the front
Offering first and then communion
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