Building The Zoe Family

Ephesians 3:14–16 ESV

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

Core Value # 6

Build Family- Building community is building family.

What is meant by Community

Community- A group of people that live in close proximity to each other. This includes their land, social institutions, resources, and community institutions.

the people with common interests living in a particular area; broadly : the area itself the problems of a large community

the people with common interests living in a particular area; broadly : the area itself the problems of a large community

a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society a community of retired persons a monastic community

Community- A group of people that live in close proximity to each other. This includes their land, social institutions, resources, and community institutions.

a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society the academic community the scientific community

a body of persons or nations having a common history or common social, economic, and political interests the international community

a group linked by a common policy

Words Related to Community

circle, society, band, company, troop, clan, family

band, company, troop

clan, family

Why Build Family & Community?

You can’t do it alone, you need REAL support!

Ecclesiastes 4:9 ESV

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.

Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 ESV

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

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Acts 4:23–31 NKJV

And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them, who by the mouth of Your servant David have said: ‘Why did the nations rage, And the people plot vain things? The kings of the earth took their stand, And the rulers were gathered together Against the Lord and against His Christ.’ “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Acts 13:13 ESV

Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem,

acts 4.23-31 NKJV

Acts 15:22 KJV 1900

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Mark 6:7 ESV

And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.

You are better Together

Romans 12:4–8 ESV

For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

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We all need accountability, isolation is dangerous

1 Peter 5:8 ESV

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

How to build a family

Time

Proximity

Frequency

Unconditional Love

Mission Focused

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Strengthen our Connection

Mission: Connect To God, Connect to one another, Connect to the Cause of the Gospel

Live the book of Acts

acts 2.

Acts 2:42–47 ESV

And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

Acts 4:32–37 ESV

Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

acts 5.42-47

acts 5.42-47

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