Therefore, all things considered, we conclude that the early church met regularly upon the first day of every week and at other times when the leadership esteemed it needful and profitable for all concerned. Be found faithful. In the other considerations we have somewhat touched upon why the early church came together. But now let us more specifically look at it. Worship is involved.
Edification is involved.
They assembled for this pur- pose, and at the very center of their worship was Christ. Worship and edification go together. The record could have said that they met to hear the apostle Paul preach, but that is not what it says. Read the rest of the chapter to see what is meant. They were making a regular meal, bordering on the riotous, out of the Lord's supper.