Acts 2:42

They spent their time. A group implies companionship, solidarity. In contrast to "saving souls," the Good News makes disciples to Christ! A disciple wants to learn and live the message, and to be part of the COMMUNITY. The very worst calamity for a Christian, was to be excluded from the life of the COMMUNITY (1 Corinthians 5:9-13; 2 Corinthians 2:5-11). Taking part in the fellowship. Johnson sees in this the pooling of their money and resources to take care of the needy among their group. It may include the complete life of the community. Fellowship meals. For some centuries, the Lord's Supper (Holy Meal) was eaten in the setting of a fellowship meal. See note on Acts 20:7. Prayers. In the Jewish religion, the priests did the praying. In Christ, every believer is a priest (Revelation 1:6)! Johnson thinks this entire verse speaks of their public worship. But there was not the sharp line at this time between public worship and everyday life.