What on Earth Am I Here For - Session 3: Fellowship: You were formed for God's family Oct. 27 Highlighted verses are used in Study Guide ====================================Intro=============================== (5) I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. {43} John 15:5 (5) I am the vine, you are the branches: He who stays in Me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: because without Me you can do nothing. [Day 17-3] - In hard back book this is the third verse on day number 17 {45} Romans 12:5 [Day 17-3] (5) So we, being many, are one body in (5) So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of Christ, and every one members of one another. another. ==================================Intro================================== ** Session 3 Memory Verse {49} Ephesians 2:19b S.G. +1 (19) Now therefore ye are no more strangers (19) Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; saints, and of the household of God; {54} I Timothy 3:15b [Day 17-2] S.G. +2 (15) But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. (15) But if I delay long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. -1-
(5) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {49} Ephesians 1:5 S.G. +3 (5) Having predestined us to the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, (12) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: {43} John 1:12 S.G. +4 (12) But as many as did receive Him, to them He gave power to become the sons of God, even to those who believe on His Name: (34) A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. (35) By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. {43} John 13:34-35 S.G. +5 (34) A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. (35) By this all men shall know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. (44) And all that believed were together, and had all things common; {44} Acts 2:44 S.G. +6 (44) And all who believed were together, and had all things common; (25) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. {58} Hebrews 10:25 S.G. +7 (25) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching. -2-
(9) Use hospitality one to another without grudging. {60} I Peter 4:9 S.G. +8 (9) Have hospitality towards one another without grudging. (26) How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. (27) If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. (28) But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. (29) Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. (30) If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. (31) For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. {46} I Corinthians 14:26-31 S.G. +9 (26) How is it then, brothers? when you come together, every one of you has a song, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edification. (27) If any man speaks in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. (28) But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God b. (29) Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. (30) If any thing is revealed to another who sits by, let the first hold his peace. (31) Because you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 14:28b If there is no one to interpret tongues are not allowed in the church! (15) Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. {45} Romans 12:15 S.G. +10 (15) Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. {49} Ephesians 2:19b [Day 17-1] S.G. +11 (19) Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; (19) Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; -3-
(5) So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. {45} Romans 12:5 S.G. +12 (5) So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members of one another. (21) And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. {62} I John 4:21 S.G. +13 (21) And this commandment we have from Him, That he who loves God love his brother also. (17) Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. {60} I Peter 2:17 S.G. +14 (17) Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. (9) For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. {46} I Corinthians 3:9a S.G. +15 (9) Because we are laborers together with God: you are God's gardeners, you are God's building. (9) Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. {21} Ecclesiastes 4:9 S.G. +16 (9) Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. -4-
(16) From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. {49} Ephesians 4:16 S.G. +17 (16) From Whom the whole body fitly joined together and benefits from that which each joint supplies, as every part works effectively together, increases the up building of the body itself in love. (2) Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. {48} Galatians 6:2 [Day 18-3] S.G. +18 (2) Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (26) And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. {46} I Corinthians 12:26a S.G. +19 (26) And when one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. (10) Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; {45} Romans 12:10a S.G. +20 (10) Have kindly affection towards one another with brotherly love; in honor giving preference to one another; (16) Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. {62} I John 3:16 [Day 19-3] S.G. +21 (16) This is how we perceive the love of God, because He laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. -5-
(10) For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. {58} Hebrews 2:10a [Day 15-1] (10) Because it became Him, for Whom are all things, and by Whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. (1) Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. {62} I John 3:1 [Day 15-2] (1) Consider, what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. (5) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {49} Ephesians 1:5 [Day 15-3] (5) Having predestined us to the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, (3) And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. {46} I Corinthians 13:3b [Day 16-1] (3) And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it does not profit me anything. (6) And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. {63} II John 1:6 (6) And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, That, as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. -6-
(14) For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 5:14a Lev. 19:18; Mat. 22:39 {48} Galatians 5:14 [Day 16-3] (14) For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; You shall love your neighbor as yourself. a (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. {51} Colossians 3:15 [Day 18-1] (15) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful. (1) A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! {19} Psalms 133:1 [Day 18-2] (1) A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! (18) And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. {59} James 3:18 [Day 19-1] (18) And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. (42) And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. {44} Acts 2:42 [Day 19-2] (42) And they continued holding firm to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. -7-
(18) And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; {47} II Corinthians 5:18 [Day 20-1] (18) And all things are of God, Who has reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation; (18) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. {45} Romans 12:18 [Day 20-2] (18) If it is possible, as much as it depends on you, live peaceably with all men. (3) Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. {49} Ephesians 4:3 [Day 21-1] (3) Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (14) And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. {51} Colossians 3:14 [Day 21-2] (14) And above all these things put on charity b, which is the bond of perfectness. 3:14b charity love agape- see note on I Cor. 13:1 I Cor. 13:1a - charity - agape love {α γ α π η }- love that moves to action in helping others. The King James usually translates agape as charity because godly love is not an emotion, but an attitude of service to others. (19) Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. {45} Romans 14:19 [Day 21-3] (19) Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things in which we may encourage one another. -8-