John 17:20-23—Unity's Effect on Outreach Lesson 1: ______ __________ is a great witness (John 17:20-23, 13:35; Gal 6:10). Lesson 2: (Part I) ________________ hurts our witness, (Part II) so______ ________ when needed (1 Cor 6:6-7; Pro 6:16-19; Rom 16:17; Titus 3:10; Phil 4:2-3). Lesson 3: We should pursue unity ______ ____________ (Phil 4:2; Eph 5:18-21). Four practical suggestions to help WCC grow in outreach: Pray for WCC to grow in this area. Pray for wisdom for the elders to be sensitive to God's leading. Pray about who God would have you invite to church. Find ways for your home fellowship to focus on outreach.
Family Worship Guide Memory Verse: Galatians 6:10
Day 1: Read John 17:20-23, 13:35, Gal 6:10.Why is our unity so important? What can you do to help strengthen the unity at WCC? Why are seasons of intense suffering in our body such great witnessing/outreach opportunities?
Day 2: Read 1 Cor 6:6-7, Pro 6:16-19, Rom 16:17, Titus 3:10.What are the greatest threats to our unity? To our witness? Why did Paul tell the Corinthians to "suffer loss"? What are the six things God hates? Why such strong verses reserved for divisive people/why are divisive people such threats to the church? What exactly do they threaten? How should the church handle them?
Day 3: Read Phil 4:1-2 and Eph 5:18-21: Why is Euodia and Syntyche's conflict so sobering? What can we learn from them? Why did Paul tell these women to "agree"? How can we prevent the same conflicts in our relationships with others? Ephesians 5:21 commands us to submit to each other. What should motivate us to do so?
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Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...
