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February 29, 2004

Introduction
"I am writing these things to you... [so] you will know how to live in the family of God. That family is the church of the living God..." 1 Timothy 3:14-15 (NVC)

          "Koinonia" is deep Christian fellowship.

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:9-16 (NIV)

Building Block #1: ________________
          Hypocritos - they wore masks.
"...the word of God is full of living power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deep into our innermost thoughts and desires. It exposes us for what we really are." Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)

Building Block #2: ________________
"Believers shouldn't curse anyone or be quarrelsome, but they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone." Titus 3:2 (GW)

Building Block #3: ________________
"If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble." Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT)

• Mutual ________________
• Mutual ________________
• Mutual ________________

Building Block #4: ________________
"They worshipped together regularly at the temple each day, (daily) met in small groups in homes for communion, and shared their meals with great joy..." Acts 2:46 (TLB)

Building Block #5: ________________
"Let there by real harmony so there won't be divisions in the church... be of one mind, united in thought and purpose." 1 Corinthians 1:10b (NLT)

"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." James 4:6b (NIV)

The four hardest words to say: "___ ______ ______ ______."

The three hardest words to say: "___ ______ ______."

The two hardest words to say: "_________ ____."