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Documents about different biblical subjects
Relationships in the Body
December 10th, 2011Defined
John 13:34
- A new command
- Love each other as Jesus did. (Discuss how Jesus loved)
- This is the distinguishing mark.
Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
- Members of One Body
- What would happen if your finger gets cut off? (ie We need each other)
- Must work together.
1 Peter 1:33 - Sincere love.
1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-12 - Like a mother, gentle, caring or a father, encouraging, comforting, urging.
1 John 3:16
- Jesus example
- Self-sacrificial
- Radical!
Demonstrated
1. Actions
- Acts 2:45, 1 John 3:17 - Material needs
- Colossians 1:28-29 - Toil to present one another perfect (mature, complete) in Christ.
- Ephesians 4:29 - Say only what is edifying.
- Hebrews 3:12-13 - Encourage daily!
2. Attitudes
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
- Respect those who work hard
- Live in peace with each other
- Warn the idle
- Encourage the timid
- Help the weak
- Be patient with everyone
1 Corinthians 3:11-13 - Learn to be open.
- About our sins and struggles
- About our marriage/relationship.
Ephesians 5:21 - Submit not only to leaders, but to each other as well