Lesson 11
Fellowship

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"They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer... All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as they had need. Everyday they continued to meet together in the temple court. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. The Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." (Acts 2:42-47, NIV)

Memorize Hebrews 10:24-25

Lesson 11 Questions

Biblical Fellowship

  1. The word fellowship is derived from the Greek word koinonia which means "sharing in common." The fellowship of believers in Acts 2:42-47 exemplifies the true essence of Biblical fellowship. Read this passage and answer the following questions.
    1. To what were they devoted? (v.42)
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    2. What did they have in common? (v.44)
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    3. How did they address the needs of the people in the fellowship? (v.45)
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    4. How committed were they to this fellowship? (v. 46a)
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    5. What evidence is shown here about their level of hospitality? (v.46b)
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  2. Jesus told his disciples that the world would know that they were his followers by their love for one another. What evidence does Acts 2:42-47 give to prove Jesus' statement? (v.47)
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  3. This first fellowship of believers found in Acts had a deep level of commitment to each other. They shared everything even to the point of selling their possessions for those in need. From the following verses, determine what you can share with others and one practical way to do so.

    .........................What to Share ................A Way to Share it
    a) 1 John 4:11, 21__________________ ____________________
    b) Galatians 6:2 __________________ ____________________
    c) Galatians 6:6__________________ ____________________
    d) James 5:16 ____________________ ____________________

     

  4. Read Romans 12:9-13. List as many characteristics of true Biblical fellowship as you can find in this passage.
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The Purpose of Fellowship

  1. According to the following verses, why is fellowship important?
    1. Proverbs 27:17
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    2. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
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    3. Philippians 3:17
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  2. From the following verses, list the purpose of meeting together as believers:
    1. John 13:34-35
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    2. Hebrews 10:24-5
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    3. Hebrews 3:13
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      According to this verse what could be the result of you separating yourself from the fellowship of believers? (Hebrews 3:13)
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  3. We know that no man can be an island. Christians can choose to have their closest relationships with either believers or unbelievers. What do the following verses say about believers associating closely with unbelievers?
    1. Proverbs 13:20
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    2. 1 Corinthians 15:33
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    3. 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
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    4. 1 Peter 4:3-5
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  4. According to 1 Corinthians 9:19, what should be your desire in having close relationships with unbelievers?
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The Church - The Body of Christ

In 1 Corinthians 12 the Church is compared to a human body. In essence they function similarly, in that each member has a specific function. Your eye is for sight, ear for hearing, foot for standing and walking. Each part is important and needed for you to operate efficiently and effectively. It is the same with the body of Christ. Each person has a different function and is needed to effectively accomplish the work of Christ on earth. When one member hurts the entire body suffers.

  1. According to Colossians 1:18 who is the head of the body and why?
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  2. Read 1 Corinthians 12:14-27 and answer the following questions:
    1. Who gave the members their various functions? (v.18)
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    2. What is Christ's desire for his body? (v.25)
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    3. Are there any unnecessary members in the body? (v.22-23)
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  3. What will preserve unity in the body?
    1. Ephesians 4:2
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    2. Colossians 3:12-14
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  4. From what you have learned in this lesson, explain why fellowship should be important to you.
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  5. What benefits have you received from being part of a fellowship?
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