The first day of the week was Sunday and they broke bread. Sunday was the day of the week that Jesus rose from the dead and is the event that changed everything. Jesus commanded us to break bread in remembrance of Him.
Paul spoke to them and went on for a long time. We should note that most of the reports of sermons or teachings given in the New Testament are condensed versions of the real thing. One man, Eutychus, fell asleep during Paul's teaching. So if you have felt like dropping off during a sermon one Sunday, you are not alone! However, Paul went on rather longer than most preachers today.
Eutychus fell into a deep sleep and then fell out of the building and was killed. Paul went down to the man and put his arms around him and declared that he was alive. They broke bread, and Paul continued speaking until the morning! We are not told if anyone else fell asleep!
Although it doesn't say so explicitly, the fact that Paul threw himself on the man indicates that he actually brought him back to life. His actions are reminiscent of Elijah (1 Kings 17:19-21).
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