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Who is your favorite sports team ? Why? Almost no sports team can function with disunity in the locker room. Have you ever been part of a group or team that was NOT unified ? Describe your experience.
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Who is your favorite sports team? Why?Almost no sports team can function with disunity in the locker room. Have you ever been part of a group or team that was NOT unified? Describe your experience.
Have you ever been part of a team that accomplished something together, which could not have been accomplished individually? Explain.
Read John 17|20-261.What phrases in this passage describes Jesus’ relationship with the Father? (There is at least one in each verse starting in vs 21) 2. What phrases describe Jesus’ desired relationship with his followers? (There is at least one in each verse starting in vs 21)
3. What influence does Jesus expect unity to have on the unbelieving world (17:21, 23)? Why do you think Christian unity is such a compelling factor in reaching unbelievers? How can we utilize the Christian unity that we are experiencing to share the gospel?
4. How do you think the churches in your county are doing at living out this spirit of unity?
5. What is the difference between "unity" and "conformity?" Do you believe our church promotes unity or conformity? Explain.6. What are some ways we can be united while still promoting diversity?
Read: Romans 14:10-227. Is the issue being addressed a matter of essentials or non-essentials? Why or why not? What are some similar issues in the church today?
Read: Ephesians 4:1-168. What attitudes do we need to have within the church? (vs. 2-3)9. What things should Christians have in common? (vs. 4-6) Would you say these are a matter of essentials or non-essentials? Why or why not?
Read: Philippians 2:1-410. What does this verse mean to you? What does it mean to live this out in our culture today?
ApplicationSpend time this week praying for the churches in your county.Write a letter of appreciation for a pastor at another church and send it to them.
Additional ReadingPsalm 1331 Corinthians 12:12-26Colossians 3:12-17Colossians 1:28-29