Negative "One Another" Examples
Series: How We Relate to Other: a study of the "one another" passages
Texts: Matthew 24:9-10, Mark 9:33-35, Luke 12:1, John 5:30-44, Acts 15:36-39, Romans 14:13
- "And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another" - Matthew 24:9-10
- "They had argued with one another about who was the greatest" - Mark 9:33-35
- "When so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another" - Luke 12:1
- "How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?" - John 5:44
- "And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other." - Acts 15:39
- "Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer" - Romans 14:13
The Starting Place: Love One Another
Series: How We Relate to Others: a study of the "one another" passages
Text: John 13:34-35
Three reasons to love one another:
- Jesus commands you to love one another.
- Because Jesus loved you.
- Love marks you as a follower of Christ.
A Study in 1 Peter 1
Pray: Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things in your law.
Text to Read: 1 Peter 1:13-19
Think: Philippians 4:8 whatever is true...think about these things
Write:
- 💡 Something to see. What shines in this passage? What draws attention? What is the main idea? What character of God is displayed? What key words shape the text?
- ❓ Something to ask. What is difficult to understand? How are the connecting words used to steer the flow of thought? (for, as, therefore, so that, but, since, if/then)
- ➡️ Something to do. What should I do with these verses? What needs to change in my life in order to obey? What motivation is offered? What promise to trust? What sin to avoid? What example to follow?
- 📖 Somewhere to look. What other verse or phrase of the Bible comes to mind? Is there another passage that might help address your questions?
- 🙏 Something to pray. What should I pray based on these verses?
- 🙂 Someone to tell. Who would benefit from hearing your thoughts? Who might be able to answer your question?
A Study in Psalm 23
Pray: Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things in your law.
Text to Read: Psalm 23
Think: Philippians 4:8 whatever is true...think about these things
Write:
- 💡 Something to see. What shines in this passage? What draws attention? What is the main idea? What character of God is displayed? What key words shape the text?
- ❓ Something to ask. What is difficult to understand? How are the connecting words used to steer the flow of thought? (for, as, therefore, so that, but, since, if/then)
- ➡️ Something to do. What should I do with these verses? What needs to change in my life in order to obey? What motivation is offered? What promise to trust? What sin to avoid? What example to follow?
- 📖 Somewhere to look. What other verse or phrase of the Bible comes to mind? Is there another passage that might help address your questions?
- 🙏 Something to pray. What should I pray based on these verses?
- 🙂 Someone to tell. Who would benefit from hearing your thoughts? Who might be able to answer your question?
Bible Study Tools
Using the Swedish method for studying scripture.
💡 Something to see
❓ Something to ask
➡️ Something to do
📖 Somewhere else to look
🙂 Someone to tell
🙏 Something to pray
General Theological Principles and Practical Methods for Church Commitment
Foundational ideas for committing to the church
- Foundation of general theological principles
- Practical methods for preparing and committing to the church