If Jesus is never out of community, why are you and I?
"We are all broken people, and we all need each other." - Pastor Bil Cornelius
Scriptures
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.. Genesis 2:18a NAS
"Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness...'" Genesis 1:26 NIV
"Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach." Mark 3:14 NLT
I am coming to you; I will not stay in the world any longer. But they are still in the world. Holy Father, keep them safe by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they will be one, just as you and I are one. John 17:11 NCV
"…You are members of God’s family." Ephesians 2:19 NLT
God sets the lonely in families.. Psalm 68:6 NIV
It is good and pleasant when God’s people live together in peace! Psalm 133:1 NCV
"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession...” 1 Peter 2:9 NIV
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds... not giving up meeting together...” Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 NIV
Though one person may be overpowered by another, two people can resist one opponent. A triple-braided rope is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 GW
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15 NIV
“Accept one another… just as Christ accepted you…” Romans 15:7 NIV