Embracing Responsibility: Building Community in Faith
Creating
Community
In The
Church
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is
Abel your brother?" And he said, "I do
Abel your brother?" And he said, "I do
not know. Am I my brother's keeper? "
not know. Am I my brother's keeper? "
He said, "What have you done? The
He said, "What have you done? The
voice of your brother's blood is crying to
voice of your brother's blood is crying to
Me from the ground.
Me from the ground.
Genesis 4:9-10
Genesis 4:9-10
Answering the Question
Realization of our place in this relationship
Realization of our place in this relationship
– “Am I…”
– “Am I…”
1.
Galatians 6:1-10
Galatians 6:1-10
2.
Romans 14:7
Romans 14:7
3.
1 Corinthians 12:13-14, 25-27
1 Corinthians 12:13-14, 25-27
“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Recognition that a relationship exists
Recognition that a relationship exists
– “my brother’s”
– “my brother’s”
1.
Genesis 13:1-8
Genesis 13:1-8
2.
Matthew 23:6-12
Matthew 23:6-12
3.
Matthew 12:46-50
Matthew 12:46-50
4.
Romans 12:9-13
Romans 12:9-13
“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Reception of personal responsibility
Reception of personal responsibility
– “keeper?”
– “keeper?”
1.
Keeper = hedge, bodyguard, watchman
Keeper = hedge, bodyguard, watchman
(Eze. 33:5-6)
(Eze. 33:5-6)
2.
Galatians 6:1
Galatians 6:1
3.
1 John 4:20; Hebrews 12:6
1 John 4:20; Hebrews 12:6
4.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
5.
Romans 16:17-18
Romans 16:17-18
6.
Matthew 18:17
Matthew 18:17
7.
1 Corinthians 5:9-13
1 Corinthians 5:9-13
“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
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Love
Love
•
Devoted to
Devoted to
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Give preference to
Give preference to
•
Same mind toward
Same mind toward
•
Consider
Consider
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Encourage
Encourage
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Tolerate
Tolerate
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Hospitable
Hospitable
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Build up
Build up
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Admonish
Admonish
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Serve
Serve
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Bear the burdens of
Bear the burdens of
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Forgive
Forgive
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Pray for
Pray for
Responsibilities Toward
“One another”
Toward our God
Toward our God
Toward our neighbor
Toward our neighbor
Toward our brother/sister
Toward our brother/sister
Toward ourselves
Toward ourselves
We have responsibilities
What will you do?
What will you do?
Answer this question
Explore the profound question "Am I my brother's keeper?" through biblical reflections on community, relationships, and personal responsibility. Delve into key scriptures emphasizing love, devotion, and mutual support among believers, highlighting our responsibilities towards God, neighbors, and ourselves. Reflect on the call to actively engage in fostering a connected and caring church community.
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Creating Community In The Church
Answering the Question Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" And he said, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper? " He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to Me from the ground. Genesis 4:9-10
Am I my brothers keeper? Realization of our place in this relationship Am I 1. Galatians 6:1-10 2. Romans 14:7 3. 1 Corinthians 12:13-14, 25-27
Am I my brothers keeper? Recognition that a relationship exists my brother s 1. Genesis 13:1-8 2. Matthew 23:6-12 3. Matthew 12:46-50 4. Romans 12:9-13
Am I my brothers keeper? Reception of personal responsibility keeper? 1. Keeper = hedge, bodyguard, watchman (Eze. 33:5-6) 2. Galatians 6:1 3. 1 John 4:20; Hebrews 12:6 4. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 5. Romans 16:17-18 6. Matthew 18:17 7. 1 Corinthians 5:9-13
Responsibilities Toward One another Love Devoted to Give preference to Same mind toward Consider Encourage Tolerate Hospitable Build up Admonish Serve Bear the burdens of Forgive Pray for
We have responsibilities Toward our God Toward our neighbor Toward our brother/sister Toward ourselves
Answer this question What will you do?
