Hope Community Church
A casual, topical bible study to help "fill up your tank" in the middle of the week. Come as you are and dig deeper into the Word!
• Hope's Coffee Café - coffee/tea bar in the foyer from 6:30-6:55 PM
• Child Care (ages 6wks-5yrs) & Kids "Mid-Week Mania" (grades K-5th) provided
Lesson 2:
The Priority of Fellowship
(Philemon 1:1-6)
Through what lens do you view yourself and others?
1. Our Commitment to God
• Our commitment to God is evidenced by our commitment to Christ.
Philemon 1:1 NKJV
Through what lens do you view yourself and others?
1. Our Commitment to God
• Our commitment to God is evidenced by our commitment to Christ.
• Our commitment to God is evidenced by our commitment to His body.
Philemon 1:1-4 NKJV
Through what lens do you view yourself and others?
1. Our Commitment to God
• Our commitment to God is evidenced by our commitment to Christ.
• Our commitment to God is evidenced by our commitment to His body.
• Our commitment to God is evidenced by our words and actions.
Philemon 1:5-6 NKJV
Through what lens do you view yourself and others?
1. Our Commitment to God
2. Christ' Commitment to Us
As Jesus' fame spread, His family began to worry. In one encounter, we see how truly special His church/followers were to Him.
• The Accusation: Jesus' family believes He is cuckoo or unhinged.
Mark 3:13-21 NKJV
Through what lens do you view yourself and others?
1. Our Commitment to God
2. Christ' Commitment to Us
As Jesus' fame spread, His family began to worry. In one encounter, we see how truly special His church/followers were to Him.
• The Accusation: Jesus' family believes He is cuckoo or unhinged.
• The Persuasion: Jesus' family seeks to take Him by force.
Mark 3:21, 31-32 NKJV
John 7:5 NKJV
Through what lens do you view yourself and others?
1. Our Commitment to God
2. Christ' Commitment to Us
As Jesus' fame spread, His family began to worry. In one encounter, we see how truly special His church/followers were to Him.
• The Accusation: Jesus' family believes He is cuckoo or unhinged.
• The Persuasion: Jesus' family seeks to take Him by force.
»»» "lay hold" = to use strength, to seize or retain
• The Prioritization: Jesus redefines the meaning of family.
Mark 3:33-35 NKJV
Key Thought:
Our decision making process should be guided by our Savior's love and example.
Helpful Questions we should be asking ourselves include:
1. Will my absence serve to exalt Christ and His worthiness?
2. What will my absence at church or Bible study do to me?
3. What lesson am I teaching my family/kids if I only go to church when I have no other options?
4. Am I making this decision with everyone's spiritual good in mind?
