“Partnerships/ Discipling: Partnerships are The Emphasis”
16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 JOHN 3:16-18;
6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness Colossians 2:6-7;
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. ROMANS 12:10;
Love one another John 13:34,35; Build up one another Romans 14:19; Be Kind to one another Eph. 4:32; Be at peace with one another Mark 9:50;
Admonish one another Romans 15:14; Bear one another’s burdens Galatians 6:2; Comfort one another 1 Thess. 4:18; Forgive each other Eph 4:32;
Confess your sins to one another James 5:16 Show hospitality to one another 1 Peter 4:9 Speak to one another in psalms and hymns Eph. 5:19
Discipling is 2 dimensional: 1. Go make disciple of Jesus Christ 2.Follow Jesus Christ Matthew 28:18-20;
3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4 Those who say, “I know him,” but do not do what he commands are liars, and the truth is not in them. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him. 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. 1 JOHN 2:3-6;
Q.Who are you opening your life to so they can continue to teach you? Q. Who are you in a partnership with? Q. Who are you letting in & who are you helping to teach?
EXAMPLES IN THE BIBLE: Ruth & Naomi David & Jonathan Jesus, James, John & Peter Elijah & Elisha Paul & Timothy Paul & Silas Paul, Silas & Timothy (wrote 1 & 2 Thess.) Paul & Titus Priscilla & Aquila Paul & Onesimus (Philemon 17)
“Partnerships/ Discipling: Partnerships are The Emphasis”
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. COLOSSIANS 3:12-14;
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. COLOSSIANS 3:15-17;
Q.How are partnerships/ how’s one another relationships going!? Calling EVERYONE to go after partnerships/ discipling….. Emphasis is partnership!