Inviting God -Week 10 / Community

Week 10 – Day 1: Invitation to Community 

Read: 1 John 1:1-9 

I love John. He is my favorite among the gospel writers. I just love the amount of unique information in John’s writing. His personal perspective on Jesus’ life and ministry speaks to my soul. Only John records the seven “I am” statements of Jesus, clearly demonstrating that He never hesitated to claim His divinity. Only John records the seven “cries” from the cross – the statements Jesus made during His crucifixion. The beloved stories of Jesus’ interactions with Nicodemus and the woman at the well are only found in John’s writings. 

 

And then there’s this: John’s declaration of Jesus’ eternal nature. While all the gospel writers mention Jesus as the Son of God, none clearly depict His eternal nature and incarnation like John does – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14). 

 

I’m telling you, I love John. That’s why I want to start with his 1st epistle this week as we discuss how God invites us into community and how He calls us to do the same. Chapter 1 of 1 John, in my opinion, offers one of the clearest pictures of God’s desire for us to share in life with Him. 

 

John begins his letter much like his gospel—by discussing Jesus’ divine and eternal nature. He quickly shows both us and his readers that what follows isn’t second- or thirdhand information. This is his own personal, firsthand account—his direct witness to what Jesus has done and taught. What Jesus revealed to him personally, he is passing on to the reader (1 John 1:2).

He’s writing this testimony for a specific reason. We see it in verse 3: “what we have seen and heard we also declare to you, so that you may also have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.” He wants the readers of this letter to share the same fellowship with God that He and the disciples have.

So, that word then becomes crucial to understanding John’s purpose for writing the letter. That word is key. So, what does it mean? What is John talking about when he says he wrote this so that we could have fellowship with him and the other disciples, and that their fellowship is with God? 

 

To understand that, we need to investigate the original language a bit — specifically, Greek. The Greek word for fellowship is koinonia. It means to share completely in one’s life. The word is so deep that it refers to the level of intimacy we would think of with a married couple.

John is literally saying that he wants us not just to know about Christ, but to deeply live in a committed relationship with Christ—sharing in His life and in life with one another. And this is meant to have huge repercussions! Because God is light and we are in a deeply committed relationship with Him, we are light. Because there is no darkness in God, we seek to live lives that drive out darkness, too. Because God is loving, we seek to be loving in all things. Because He is kind, we seek to be kind, etc. And this naturally flows into how we treat one another—our brothers and sisters in Christ.

We should aim to build deep and committed relationships with one another, similar to the relationship we have with God. We should naturally want to bear each other’s burdens, share in each other’s joys and triumphs, and partner in God’s mission to seek and save the lost and make disciples. We are not alone in any of these efforts; we are in a deeply committed relationship with both God and one another, and all these actions are carried out within that relationship. That’s what it means to be the family of God. That’s what God has invited us into.

Fellowship isn’t something we create. It’s something God forms in us as we accept His invitation into a personal relationship. That’s why John closely associates it with confession in verses 8-9. We can’t truly have fellowship with God if we’re still hiding in darkness. Fellowship with God begins and develops from honest confession of sin and our need for Christ. As we daily surrender to Jesus, He transforms us more and more into His likeness. Gradually, He removes our desire for darkness and replaces it with a deep longing to live in His light.

So here’s my question—okay… questions. How connected are you with God right now? How deep is your fellowship with Him? Are you inviting Him into every area of your life? Do you share His heart? Do you love the things He loves? Do you love lost people? Are you living for His mission to reach them?

That’s what this entire devotional is about—God’s desire to have a relationship with us and His desire to use us to bring others into a relationship with Him too. If we fellowship with God, we should naturally want others to experience what we are experiencing. If you’re not passionate about sharing Jesus and inviting others into the Kingdom, it might be because your relationship with Him isn’t as close as it needs to be right now.

And if that’s the case, I’ve got good news. Our God is a God of second chances. Just look at verse 9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Father: Forgive me for how often I take our relationship for granted. You want all of me, even the deepest, darkest, most stubborn parts. Far too often I try to shut you out, handle things on my own, or try to fix myself. God, I’m so tired of that kind of living. I want to be like Paul. I want to “know you.” I mean it. I want to share your heart and feel your joy. Oh, Lord – let it be. Amen. 

Reflection:
1. John writes as an eyewitness, inviting his readers into the same fellowship with God that he personally experienced. How does it impact you to know that the Christian life is not just information about Jesus but an invitation to share in His very life? In what areas of your walk with God do you sense Him calling you into a deeper, more personal fellowship right now? 

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2. John says God is light, and that fellowship with Him drives out darkness. How does honest confession and walking in the light open the door for deeper connection with God? How could greater transparency with God also transform the way you build relationships with other believers?

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3. Fellowship with God flows from confession and forgiveness. How does remembering God’s faithfulness to forgive you stir your heart to invite others into that same grace? Who in your life might God be prompting you to move toward with an invitation into His light and forgiveness this week?

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Application:
Take one intentional step today to deepen your fellowship with God—set aside time for honest confession and surrender. Then, out of that renewed intimacy, ask God to show you one person you can personally invite into deeper fellowship with Him, whether through a conversation, prayer, or simply sharing your story of His forgiveness. 

 

 

Week 10 – Day 2: Invitation to Community (Pt. 2) 

Read: Ephesians 2:11-22 

 

Yesterday, we read John’s testimony—his firsthand account of experiencing Jesus and living life with Him. We learned that true fellowship (koinonia) is more than just knowing someone or being around them; it involves sharing your life completely with someone. It means loving what they love and doing what they do. It’s a life built on constant communication, shared goals, and intimate knowledge. 

 

We discussed how this kind of relationship with God influences our connections with others. Because God is light and we are deeply committed to Him, we aim to walk in the light with each other. Since God is love, we strive to walk in love and to share His love and forgiveness with one another. Fellowship with God naturally shapes how we treat others. It calls us to care deeply, bear burdens, share in joys and sorrows, and partner side by side in God’s mission. 

 

But John isn’t the only New Testament voice to write about fellowship. Paul also has much to say. Ephesians chapter 2 provides an incredible picture of who we were before coming into a personal relationship with God through faith in Christ, and who we are now. Paul explains that when Jesus saves us, He brings us into a whole new family, a new community. One where all walls of hostility have been torn down. One where nothing separates us. It reminds us of the power of the gospel to not only reconcile us to God but also to one another. 

The early church was made up of Jews and Gentiles. These two groups had a long history of separation and hostility. The Jews had been God’s chosen people for centuries, and many of them saw Gentiles as outsiders to God’s covenant promises. On the other hand, Gentiles viewed Jews as people governed by outward-focused laws and behaviors that bore little resemblance to Jesus. It’s into this division that the Apostle Paul writes this powerful chapter of Scripture.

Jesus has achieved the unthinkable. Through His life and sacrificial death, Jesus has fully met the requirements of the law. He has made a way for those who were far from knowing Him (the Gentiles) and those who were closer to knowing Him (the Jews) to be saved.

Note that both needed Him! Just because the Jews knew more about God didn’t mean they were saved. The Old Covenant was based on obedience, which they could never perfectly follow. So, again, Jesus did the unthinkable. He fulfilled the law and all its demands, making a way for both Jews and Gentiles to be reconciled to God through faith in Him.

His perfect life and selfless death provided a way for all mankind to be reconciled to God through faith. That means that anyone who puts their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is brought into the family of God. No matter how far away from God they were, they are brought near. They become citizens of the Kingdom of God. They now have personal access to God the Father because they are His children! It’s astounding. And this closeness to God is the point of it all.

Sin separated all humanity from God. God promised to do something to repair this—to restore the relationship sin had broken. In Genesis 3, we learn that His solution would be a person—a descendant of Eve who would come to crush the serpent’s head. The Old Testament is the story of God’s ongoing pursuit of us—His working to establish the conditions to bring about this solution.

He forms a people for Himself. This Savior, this Reconciler, will come from these people. He gives them rules to follow, establishes a system to atone for their sins, and they build Him a place where He can dwell among them.

It all points to what God ultimately wants— to live permanently in us. To write His rules on our hearts. To atone for our sins once and for all by sending His only Son as the final sacrifice for all sin.

That’s the background of Ephesians 2. That’s what Paul is saying has already been accomplished. Jesus is the answer. He’s the One God promised. He did it! Once and for all, He made a way for everyone— anyone who believes—to be reconciled to Him. To be restored. A way for Him to live with us forever! Praise God!

And this life—oh, the benefits! When you are a child of God, you have access to all of God’s good things: His joy, His peace, His patience, His kindness, His self-control, His love. And yes… His life— His eternal, never-ending, overflowing life. That’s what we share. That’s what fellowship is. That’s what God has called us to do—share with others, to let them know they can be part of this family too!

Prayer: Father, thank you for reminding me today of everything that has been done for me. Of the relationship and access to you and your life that I now enjoy. I remember what it was like to be distant. To be hopeless. Show me others today who feel that way. Use me to extend your invitation to fellowship and life. Amen.


Reflection:
1. Paul reminds believers that they were once separated from Christ but have now been brought near by His blood. How does remembering where you were before Christ help you appreciate the depth of what He’s done for you? In what ways could regularly remembering your “before Christ” story strengthen your gratitude and your testimony to others? 

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2. Jesus tore down the wall of hostility between Jew and Gentile, reconciling them both to God. How does the gospel still have the power to bring together people who are divided today? What are some barriers in your own relationships—or in our culture—that you believe God wants to break down through His church?

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3. Paul says believers are now part of God’s household and are being built together into a dwelling place for God. What does it mean to you personally that you belong to God’s family? How can you be more intentional about living as a vital part of this household of faith rather than trying to live out your faith alone?

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Application:
Take time today to thank God for tearing down the wall that once separated you from Him. Then look for one practical way to invite someone into this same family of faith—whether by sharing your testimony, extending forgiveness, or building a bridge across a relational divide. 

 

Week 10 – Day 3: The Early Church 

Read: Acts 2:42–47 

We started the week with John explaining that when we place our faith in Jesus, we enter into fellowship (koinonia) with God. This fellowship isn’t just a surface-level connection or identification, but a complete sharing of life with God and with other Christians. We discussed how this isn’t something we can create ourselves; rather, it is something God births in us when we establish a personal relationship with Him. He grows this in us as we abide in Him and seek to follow Him—walking in the light as He is in the light.

Yesterday, the apostle Paul reminded us that when we are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus, we are not only reconciled to God but also brought into His family. We become members of God’s household. We talked about how this is true for all people—both Jews and Gentiles. Jesus, through His sacrificial life, death, and resurrection, destroyed the dividing wall of hostility between us and God and between us and one another. We are now all family, sharing in the same benefits and the same life of God. 

Today (in Acts 2), we observe what occurs as this fellowship moves from a heavenly reality to an earthly one. All that John and Paul explained about the reality of fellowship with God and how it is meant to influence our relationships with others is fully displayed in the early church. The reconciled life with God profoundly affected the first believers, and their way of treating one another and seeking the Lord together naturally became a powerful witness to the watching world. Their devotion to the Lord and to one another was so compelling and attractive that the Spirit-filled family of God became a testimony to God’s love and power to transform hearts and minds, and new believers were added to their number daily. 

 

The background of Acts 2 is the day of Pentecost. It is the day when the promised Spirit of God came to permanently dwell inside the believers. This, of course, is what Jesus promised. He said it was better for Him to go away. So that He could send the Holy Spirit. (John 16:7). Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would empower them to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).  

 

When the Holy Spirit descends on the 120 believers gathered in the upper room, they begin to speak in intelligible tongues. Since it was the Feast of Weeks, one of the three major Jewish pilgrimage festivals, Jews from all over the world, from every nation, were gathered in Jerusalem. When the 120 disciples started speaking in tongues, people in the crowd began to hear the gospel being proclaimed in their native languages.

The religious leaders accused them of being drunk. But Peter stood up, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and declared that they were not drunk, but that this was the work of the Holy Spirit Jesus had promised. He then went on to preach His first sermon, proclaiming that Jesus was the Messiah and that the Jews had killed Him. His words, empowered by the Spirit, softened the hardened hearts of many in attendance that day, and 3,000 people repented of their sins and put their faith in Jesus. This was the explosive beginning of the church as we know it. 

What follows in our passage is the natural outcome of the inner change of these 3,000 people. A brand new community is born—not solely Jewish or Gentile. Rather, they are a group that has all just entered into a personal relationship with God through faith in Christ. Some were far away, others were closer, but all needed saving, and on this day, all were reconciled. The gravity of that changed everything. 

They were united—having one thing in common. The Spirit of God had brought them to life, not through works, but through faith in the one and only Son of God. They were so grateful for their new life and so aware that they had all experienced the same forgiveness and grace that it literally formed a new family on earth—the family of God. And they treated each other as such. No one needed a loan— it was given freely. They met together daily, overjoyed with this new life in Christ. They devoted themselves to learning more about Jesus and living out His teachings. This led to a love for God and for one another so deep that it naturally poured into the surrounding community.

And here’s the unspoken truth that I believe with all my heart: they openly shared what they had found with others. How else would the Lord have added to their number daily? There is a common misuse of a quote attributed to Francis of Assisi. It says, “Preach the gospel at all times, when necessary use words.” I understand the heart of what that is trying to say, but let me just add two things. First, there is no documentation that Assisi ever said these words. They can’t be found in any of his sermons, letters, etc. Second, and more importantly— the gospel must be proclaimed. Our words are absolutely necessary. Now, our words should match our lives, but they must still be vocalized to a world without Jesus.

As the Apostle Paul states in Romans 10:14-17, “How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. But not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our message? So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.” 

The early church grew. God added to their number every day. That happened because they lived out what they believed, and they shared what they believed with others. We must do the same. 

Prayer: Father, I desire this kind of fellowship. I want it with You and with others. Lord, I know that it will only happen when I make it a priority to abide in You and in community with others. Help me do that this week, Lord. Help me spend time with You. Transform my heart and mind so they beat and think like Yours. Help me love my brothers and sisters in Christ deeply, knowing that we have all overcome this world. And let me share that truth with others, always keeping another seat open at my table, in my small group, or in my Bible study. Amen. 

 

Reflection:
1. The first believers devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. How do these practices show us what it looks like to share life deeply with God and with others? In what ways do you sense God inviting you to grow in devotion to Him and to your church family? 

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2. The early church shared everything and cared for one another’s needs so deeply that it became a testimony to those watching. How does sacrificial love and generosity make the gospel more believable to people outside the church? Where could you begin practicing that kind of love in a tangible way?

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3. The passage says, “the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Why is it important to remember that the gospel must be proclaimed, not just lived out quietly? How can your life and your words work together to extend God’s invitation so that others may “come and see” Jesus for themselves?

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Application:
Look for one specific opportunity to extend both your life and your words as an invitation. That might mean opening your home or table to someone in need, or it might mean speaking directly about the hope you’ve found in Jesus. Like the early church, let your devotion, generosity, and proclamation work together so God can use you to draw others into His family. 

 

 

Week 10 – Day 4: Fellowship in Humility and Purpose 

Read: Philippians 2:1-11 

 

Over the past three days, we’ve explored what genuine fellowship with God and each other entails. John emphasized that fellowship involves full sharing of life with both God and fellow believers. Paul reminded us that through God’s grace and faith in Jesus, we are not just reconciled to God but also incorporated into His family, becoming members of His household. And yesterday we looked at the birth of the church. 

 

3.000 people came to faith in Jesus after Peter’s first sermon and a brand new community was born, one that was not solely Jewish or Gentile but was something new. They were united in their faith in Jesus and by the Spirit of God living inside of them. They were so grateful for their new life and so aware that they had all experienced the same forgiveness and grace that it literally formed a new family on earth—the family of God. They treated each other as such. No one needed a loan— it was given freely. They met daily, joyful in Christ, dedicated to learning about Jesus and living His teachings. This fostered a love for God and each other that naturally extended to the community.

However, the tensions of the world are real and can easily seep into even the closest-knit communities. Old Jewish customs quickly clashed with those of new believers. And speaking of new believers, there were so many new Gentile believers that many of them still practiced a good amount of worldly behavior. All of it, after a time, put a strain on the early church and began to test its fellowship. 

 

In Philippians 2, Paul writes to a church experiencing significant conflict in their relationships. His message is simple and clear – they were better than this. They needed to stop focusing on their differences and instead concentrate on what they shared – Jesus, His Spirit, and His mission.

He was calling them back to biblical fellowship, reminding them that they had all been bought with a price, and urging them to follow the example of the one who had redeemed them. It’s still sound advice for believers today. And it’s a call that takes the whole of a person.

Paul says they need to think the same way. Just consider that for a moment. Why is that important? Well, because we face a very real enemy who often does everything in his power to make us believe his lies (John 8:44). Satan knows the Bible better than most Christians (Matthew 4:6), and he works hard to twist its meaning so that we develop the wrong ideas about God, ourselves, and others.

That’s one reason why reading our Bible regularly is so important. What we think influences how we feel and behave, and vice versa. These three things continually impact each other. So if we think wrongly, we will likely feel wrong, which can lead to harmful behavior that reinforces that wrong thought—something called a stronghold. The best way to break it is to start thinking correctly—thinking like Jesus. That’s what Paul means when he says, “make my joy complete by thinking the same way.”

But that’s just part of the equation. Paul also addresses how the church should feel about one another and how they should act toward each other. He tells them that they must have the same love for one another. The word he uses is the Greek word agape. It’s the term used to describe how God loves us. He’s saying we must be committed to loving each other like God is committed to loving us. Not based on works or conditions. And we are capable of this because we all have the same Spirit of God living in us!

Then there’s the final piece, and it’s crucial. Paul says they must be “intent on one purpose.” He continues to mention avoiding actions driven by “selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3-4). He then challenges his readers to adopt the same attitude as Jesus and explains that although He was God, Jesus emptied Himself and died on the cross for our sins.

You might ask, so what is our purpose? Well, it’s that final part. The call for Christians is to set aside everything else. To be so captivated by the truth of what Jesus has done for us that we embrace His purpose. Serving in the Kingdom by sharing with others about His life, death, and resurrection for our benefit. Christ humbled Himself to save us. We are now called to humble ourselves, put aside our differences, and focus on one purpose – telling others how they can become children of God because of Jesus’ work on the cross for their sake. 

 

That’s what we’re doing, or trying to do through this study. We’re attempting to set aside all the noise, all the excuses, and anything that divides. Instead, we point everyone to Jesus, inviting them to experience the same forgiveness we have found.

Prayer: Father, help me to live this out. Help me think the way you do. Help me have your love for those around me. Lead me by your Spirit, and make me humble. Help me live for you instead of for myself. Committed and intent on Your purpose, not mine. Amen.

Reflection:
1. Paul urges believers to think the same way and to consider others more important than themselves. How does practicing humility make it easier to invite others into meaningful fellowship or into a relationship with Jesus? Can you recall a time when putting someone else first opened an opportunity to guide them toward God or invite them into community? 

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2. Jesus’ humility and self-emptying ultimately served others and provided a way for them to be reconciled to God. How can we model this same humility in our interactions so that others feel welcomed and invited into His kingdom through us?

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3. Living blamelessly in a world of conflict is challenging. How does keeping a shared purpose in mind—pointing others to Jesus—equip us to extend invitations for fellowship and faith even amid disagreements?

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Application:
Look for one specific person today whom you can serve, encourage, or engage in a way that reflects humility and Christ’s love. Use that moment as an opportunity to invite them—whether into a conversation about Jesus, your faith community, or simply into deeper connection with God through you. 

 

Week 10 – Day 5: Inviting Others Into the Fellowship 

Read: Romans 15:2-7 

 

Romans chapter 15 is near the end of Paul’s letter to the believers in Rome—both Jews and Gentiles. He’s guiding them, as he has in his other writings to different churches, to live together peacefully and harmoniously. The Roman church, like others, was dealing with divisions over Jewish customs, food laws, circumcision, and the freedom they had in Christ—the behavior of the Gentiles overall. How could two completely different groups with very different backgrounds live together as one body of believers?

Paul’s answer to everyone was Jesus. Truly, that’s it. Jesus. Paul urged both parties to follow the example that Jesus had set for them— a model of unity and love. He reminded them that Jesus died for both the Jew and the Gentile sinner. And that Jesus, although He was the only Son of God, did not come to please Himself but to bear the sins of both. Fulfilling the law that neither the Jew nor the Gentile could fulfill on their own. 

 

His point, of course, is that Jesus is our example and model for how we should welcome others into the fellowship we share. That striving to maintain an environment where we are all willing to set aside what divides us and instead focus on what Jesus has done for us demonstrates the reconciling power of the gospel to a watching world. And the ultimate goal of all this, of course, is that God would use that display of unity as a testimony that others long to be a part of. In other words, our fellowship in Christ is meant to be inviting to others! 

 

And the key to all of this is found in verse 7. “Therefore welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed you, to the glory of God.” That word welcome comes from the Greek word (proslambano). And it’s so much more than simply welcoming someone with words. It literally means to invite someone into oneself. Into one’s life. Into one’s companionship. Into one’s heart. That’s the idea of fellowship we’re talking about. That’s what we are inviting others into.

This series hasn’t been about us just going out and inviting anyone. It’s meant to focus on relational invitation. When we extend an invitation for someone to join us at church, we need to understand that we are actually inviting them to become part of our lives. That’s why many of our daily application points mention inviting someone to coffee, to your life group, or to a Bible study. Church invitation is important. And it works! Like we said, according to the Billy Graham Institute, 80% of people who come to know Christ are invited to church by someone they know.

But those invitations are never meant to stand alone. They should always be followed with, “and maybe we can grab lunch after” or something similar. Because we aren’t just inviting people to church, we are inviting them to be part of one of the most vital aspects of who we are. To join something that defines us and sets us apart. We are literally inviting them to become one of our people!

And when you start to see invitation this way, your world will change. When you begin viewing invitation as asking someone to share in what you treasure, it transforms your heart toward them and toward evangelism as a whole. It also adds another very important layer to our study. It opens the potential for future discipleship. That’s the second half of the Great Commission, you know? ‘…and teaching them to obey everything I’ve commanded you.” When we invite people into genuine fellowship, we are inviting them into our lives. We are saying, “Please come and see this God that I love. I hope you’ll get to know Him too. And if you do, I will always be here. I’ll help you learn what it means to follow Him and to live for Him and His Kingdom.” 

 

Prayer: Father, help me see the big picture. This is what I’m inviting people into: fellowship with You and with me. Lord, I want to lead someone to faith in You. Use me—my simple invitations, my testimony. Holy Spirit, empower me to do this. And as it happens, Lord, open my heart to also come alongside those You bring to faith, walking with them as they learn to follow You and live for Your glory. Amen. 

 

Reflection: 

1. Paul encourages believers to live in harmony and build each other up. How does creating a welcoming, inviting environment in your life and relationships reflect Christ’s example and make fellowship appealing to others? Who in your life might sense an invitation to belong simply through how you treat them and include them in your daily life?

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2. Paul emphasizes unity and glorifying God together. How does your willingness to set aside personal preferences or differences make it easier for others to experience fellowship with you and, ultimately, with Jesus?

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3. The Greek word proslambano suggests inviting someone deeply into your life. What would it look like for you to genuinely invite someone into your life—not just to a church event, but into real companionship, mentorship, or community?

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Application:
Identify one person today who could benefit from deeper fellowship. Take a specific step to invite them—not just to church, but into your life in some meaningful way: a coffee, a meal, a walk, or a conversation. Make it personal, intentional, and relational, reflecting the love and unity Christ calls us to share.