Easter 2
Acts 4:32-37, 1 John 1:5--2:14, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31
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by John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY

Epistle: Acts 4:32-35
Here is a picture of the apostolic church. In this passage we see its oneness. They were one in belief: "believed were of one heart and soul." They proclaimed one message: "gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus." They were one in having received grace. They were one in physical resources: common property and each receiving according to the personal need. It was a Christian community they had all things in common: faith, witnessing, property.

Epistle: 1 John 1:1--2:2
During the Easter season Lesson 2 will consist of semi-in-course selections from 1 John. By the end of the Easter season, it is hoped that the twofold purpose of John's letter will deepen our spiritual lives and correct heresies. In the opening verses we are assured that …

CSS Publishing Company, Inc., Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series IV, Cycle B, by John R. Brokhoff