1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
Was this like everyone's pay day?
Did they customarily meet on the first day? Sunday? (Some rail against that.)
Why not gather on each Sabbath (when some say they met?)
Was this the same as "Put the amount aside in your own home (and bring it when you meet)?" (I think that may be a stretch.)
What say ye?
Thanks.
In Christ,
Mike
The first day of the week begins at sundown the prior evening. So they probably met after Sabbath worship at supper to break bread....
when I was studying with a home Messianic group of Gentiles and Jews, we would
have service in house that would last almost all day. There would be a breaking of
bread and wine after the service and oneg, which is food, like potluck. We would then
all fellowship and hang around the large table and discuss the Torah and applications
from the Brit Hadashah, New Testament. People made music, sang. Played with the
dog and the wonderful pony, King. It would be evening and then we would conclude with the ceremony of Havdalah after another light meal. The havadalah was the concluding of the Sabbath or the Queen of the Week, celebrating the King of Heaven in Yeshua. Havadalah is where they use the braided candle, after the cup is shared
around the last bit is pour over the candle to put it out in the wine, light and joy.
sort of a picure of Christ and the church. no one ever wanted to leave. we looked
forward to the connectedness, the differences and the strengths we gained from
spending this intimate time with the Lord. There was liberty of spirit and liberality
or generousity in the things of the Lord. we would share food from our gardens, or
give little needed items to those who we worshipped with, and our Rabbi who was
also orthopedic doctor would lay anointed hands on an give adjustments on the
spot with all praying.
i have never experienced anything quite like that Shabbos, in the spirit, as those
days. the door was always opened and people flowed in and out during the week
and the Sabbath always brought out the most wonderful treasures in the word.
shalom,
signet
have service in house that would last almost all day. There would be a breaking of
bread and wine after the service and oneg, which is food, like potluck. We would then
all fellowship and hang around the large table and discuss the Torah and applications
from the Brit Hadashah, New Testament. People made music, sang. Played with the
dog and the wonderful pony, King. It would be evening and then we would conclude with the ceremony of Havdalah after another light meal. The havadalah was the concluding of the Sabbath or the Queen of the Week, celebrating the King of Heaven in Yeshua. Havadalah is where they use the braided candle, after the cup is shared
around the last bit is pour over the candle to put it out in the wine, light and joy.
sort of a picure of Christ and the church. no one ever wanted to leave. we looked
forward to the connectedness, the differences and the strengths we gained from
spending this intimate time with the Lord. There was liberty of spirit and liberality
or generousity in the things of the Lord. we would share food from our gardens, or
give little needed items to those who we worshipped with, and our Rabbi who was
also orthopedic doctor would lay anointed hands on an give adjustments on the
spot with all praying.
i have never experienced anything quite like that Shabbos, in the spirit, as those
days. the door was always opened and people flowed in and out during the week
and the Sabbath always brought out the most wonderful treasures in the word.
shalom,
signet
QUOTE (signet @ Nov 27 2008, 02:03 PM) 
when I was studying with a home Messianic group of Gentiles and Jews, we would
have service in house that would last almost all day. There would be a breaking of
bread and wine after the service and oneg, which is food, like potluck. We would then
all fellowship and hang around the large table and discuss the Torah and applications
from the Brit Hadashah, New Testament. People made music, sang. Played with the
dog and the wonderful pony, King. It would be evening and then we would conclude with the ceremony of Havdalah after another light meal. The havadalah was the concluding of the Sabbath or the Queen of the Week, celebrating the King of Heaven in Yeshua. Havadalah is where they use the braided candle, after the cup is shared
around the last bit is pour over the candle to put it out in the wine, light and joy.
sort of a picure of Christ and the church. no one ever wanted to leave. we looked
forward to the connectedness, the differences and the strengths we gained from
spending this intimate time with the Lord. There was liberty of spirit and liberality
or generousity in the things of the Lord. we would share food from our gardens, or
give little needed items to those who we worshipped with, and our Rabbi who was
also orthopedic doctor would lay anointed hands on an give adjustments on the
spot with all praying.
i have never experienced anything quite like that Shabbos, in the spirit, as those
days. the door was always opened and people flowed in and out during the week
and the Sabbath always brought out the most wonderful treasures in the word.
shalom,
signet
have service in house that would last almost all day. There would be a breaking of
bread and wine after the service and oneg, which is food, like potluck. We would then
all fellowship and hang around the large table and discuss the Torah and applications
from the Brit Hadashah, New Testament. People made music, sang. Played with the
dog and the wonderful pony, King. It would be evening and then we would conclude with the ceremony of Havdalah after another light meal. The havadalah was the concluding of the Sabbath or the Queen of the Week, celebrating the King of Heaven in Yeshua. Havadalah is where they use the braided candle, after the cup is shared
around the last bit is pour over the candle to put it out in the wine, light and joy.
sort of a picure of Christ and the church. no one ever wanted to leave. we looked
forward to the connectedness, the differences and the strengths we gained from
spending this intimate time with the Lord. There was liberty of spirit and liberality
or generousity in the things of the Lord. we would share food from our gardens, or
give little needed items to those who we worshipped with, and our Rabbi who was
also orthopedic doctor would lay anointed hands on an give adjustments on the
spot with all praying.
i have never experienced anything quite like that Shabbos, in the spirit, as those
days. the door was always opened and people flowed in and out during the week
and the Sabbath always brought out the most wonderful treasures in the word.
shalom,
signet
That's house-church you're describing!
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John
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