Perry’s Scope: Christian sermons, lessons, and resources for teachers

As I mentioned last week, I believe that it is important to have a biblical basis for what we do as followers of Jesus. It has been said that a good rabbi learns the text; lives the text; teaches the text; prays the text; and dies the text. Jesus did these perfectly. We also need to learn and live the text in our lives. The following is a list of ideas regarding HOME Groups and supporting scriptures. Take a few minutes and prayerfully read these scriptures. Can you see your place in a HOME Group?

Scriptures Supporting HOME Group Ministry

• God values relationships – Genesis 1:26; 2:18
• Moses’ use of the ” Jethro Model” for Ministry – Exodus 18:13-26
• Jesus’ Use of the Rabbinical Model – Mark 3:14
• The Early Church’s Use of Jesus’ Model – Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-47; 5:42
• Churches in Homes
• o The Example of Philippi – Acts 16
• o The Example of Rome – Romans 16:3-15
• o The Example of Corinth – 1 Corinthians 16:19
• o The Example of Colossae – Colossians 4:15
• Paul’s House – Acts 28:30-31
• The 20/20 Vision – Acts 20:20

Scriptural Values for HOME Groups

• Discipleship – Matthew 28:19-20
• Outreach – Matthew 9:17; 9.37-38; John 4:35; 2 Timothy 4:5
• Mutual Encouragement and Relationships – John 17:3; 1 Peter 2:5; Ephesians 4:16
• Ministry Opportunities – John 14:12; Ephesians 4:11-12; 2 Timothy 2:2
• Spiritual Multiplication – Genesis 1:28; Acts 6:1, 7; 9:31
• Mentoring – 1 Corinthians 4:15-17; 1 John 2:12-14

Keep The Light Burning!

Perry Greene