I. Varieties of Relationships
Listed below are different types of associations individuals can have with people.
1. Individuals can have a relationship with people.
John 11:1
“A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha.” (NLT)
2. Individuals can have a relationship with people.
1 Timothy 5:1-2
“Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers. 2) Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters.” (NLT)
3. Individuals can have a relationship with people.
Genesis 4:1
“Now Adam had sexual relations with his wife, Eve, and she became pregnant. When she gave birth to Cain, she said, “With the LORD’s help, I have produced a man!” (NLT)
4. Individuals can have a relationship with people.
Acts 18:1-3
“Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2) There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had left Italy when Claudius Caesar deported all Jews from Rome. 3) Paul lived and worked with them, for they were tentmakers just as he
was.” (NLT)
5. Individuals can have a relationship with people.
2 Timothy 1:1-3
“This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I have been sent out to tell others about the life he has promised through faith in Christ Jesus. 2) I am writing to Timothy, my dear son. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. 3) Timothy, I thank God for you—the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.” (NLT)
II. Qualities within Relationships
Listed below are some vital characteristics for healthy relationships.
1. is a vital characteristic for healthy relationships.
1 John 3:18
“My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring.” (NCV)
2. Honestly is a vital characteristic for healthy relationships.
Proverbs 28:23
“In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery.” (NLT)
3. is a vital characteristic for healthy relationships.
Colossians 3:13
“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” (NLT)
4. is a vital characteristic for healthy relationships.
Acts 3:6
“Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” (NIV)
5. is a vital characteristic for healthy relationships.
James 1:19
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” (NIV)
III. Normalities about Relationships
Listed below are common aspects of most relationships.
1. are a common aspect of most relationships.
Acts 15:36-38
“After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” 37) Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. 38) But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work.” (NLT)
2. are a common aspect of most relationships.
Acts 15:39
“Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus.” (NLT)
3. are a common aspect of most relationships.
Acts 15:40
“Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care.” (NLT)
4. are a common aspect of most relationships.
Genesis 13:6-7
“But the land could not support both Abram and Lot with all their flocks and herds living so close together. 7) So disputes broke out between the herdsmen of Abram and Lot. At that time Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land.” (NLT)
5. are a common aspect of most relationships.
Genesis 13:8-9
“Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not allow this conflict to come between us or our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives! 9) The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice of any section of the land you want, and we will separate. If you want the land to the left, then I’ll take the land on the right. If you prefer the land on the right, then I’ll go to the left.” (NLT)
IV. Priorities regarding Relationships
Please list the top five relationships in your life at this time.
#1. My relationship with .
#2. My relationship with .
#3. My relationship with .
#4. My relationship with .
#5. My relationship with .
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