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GOD MADE A FAMILY AND WE BECAME STRANGERS
Genesis 3:10, 12, 13
He replied, “I heard you walking in the garden, so I hid. I was afraid because I was naked…It was the woman you gave me…the serpent deceived me…”
GOD TAKES STRANGERS AND MAKES THEM FAMILY
Ephesians 2:19
So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family.
Hebrews 10:24-25
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
5 REASONS TO GATHER WITH YOUR FAMILY
TO HONOR OUR SHARED HERITAGE
Acts 2:42
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
TO EXPERIENCE OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR FATHER TOGETHER
Acts 2:43
A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.
TO CARE FOR OUR FAMILY
Acts 2:44-45
And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.
TO STRENGTHEN OUR FAMILY BONDS
Acts 2:46
They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity
TO ACCEPT PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A FAMILY
Acts 2:47
all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
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ROMANS
Read along: Romans 1:1-17
