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Unity Unity
The Issue: The Issue:
Unity is one of the most important characteristics a group Unity is one of the most important characteristics a group
should have. However, when people with different interests, should have. However, when people with different interests,
personalities, and backgrounds come together, having unity personalities, and backgrounds come together, having unity
often does not come easy. Let’s see what the Bible says often does not come easy. Let’s see what the Bible says
about unity and how it relates to a group of believers. about unity and how it relates to a group of believers.
What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say?
Note what the Bible says is the purpose of unity: Note what the Bible says is the purpose of unity:
John 17:20-23 – The purpose is that we may be united as one. John 17:20-23 – _______________________________________
Phil. 1:27 – That we may strive for the furtherance of the Phil. 1:27 –____________________________________________
gospel. Through this we glorify Christ and accomplish our goal. _________________________________________________________
Note how the Bible says unity is achieved: Note how the Bible says unity is achieved:
I Cor. 1:10 – By having the same mindset to achieve our goal, I Cor. 1:10 – ___________________________________________
and eliminating any divisions that can distract us from our goal. _________________________________________________________
Eph. 4:1-3 – Intentionally making an effort to keep unity (v.3). Eph. 4:1-3 – ___________________________________________
Note what the Bible says real unity will look like: Note what the Bible says real unity will look like:
Acts 4:32-33 – United in our goal/passions, enjoying peace. Acts 4:32-33 –_________________________________________
Eph. 4:16 – Everyone involved, everyone growing. Eph. 4:16 –____________________________________________
Phil. 2:3-4 – Looking out for each other, putting others first. Phil. 2:3-4 – ___________________________________________
I Pet. 3:8-9 – Showing love, being forgiving, being encouraging. I Pet. 3:8-9 – __________________________________________
What should I do? What should I do?
Unity is vital for any group if they are going to move forward Unity is vital for any group if they are going to move forward
and fulfill the purpose God has for them. Think about what and fulfill the purpose God has for them. Think about what
you can do to bring and maintain unity among those around you can do to bring and maintain unity among those around
you! Do your part in promoting and encouraging unity! you! Do your part in promoting and encouraging unity!
Teen Topics Teen Topics
Unity Unity
The Issue: The Issue:
Unity is one of the most important characteristics a group Unity is one of the most important characteristics a group
should have. However, when people with different interests, should have. However, when people with different interests,
personalities, and backgrounds come together, having unity personalities, and backgrounds come together, having unity
often does not come easy. Let’s see what the Bible says often does not come easy. Let’s see what the Bible says
about unity and how it relates to a group of believers. about unity and how it relates to a group of believers.
What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say?
Note what the Bible says is the purpose of unity: Note what the Bible says is the purpose of unity:
John 17:20-23 – The purpose is that we may be united as one. John 17:20-23 – The purpose is that we may be united as one.
Phil. 1:27 – That we may strive for the furtherance of the Phil. 1:27 – That we may strive for the furtherance of the
gospel. Through this we glorify Christ and accomplish our goal. gospel. Through this we glorify Christ and accomplish our goal.
Note how the Bible says unity is achieved: Note how the Bible says unity is achieved:
I Cor. 1:10 – By having the same mindset to achieve our goal, I Cor. 1:10 – By having the same mindset to achieve our goal,
and eliminating any divisions that can distract us from our goal. and eliminating any divisions that can distract us from our goal.
Eph. 4:1-3 – Intentionally making an effort to keep unity (v.3). Eph. 4:1-3 – Intentionally making an effort to keep unity (v.3).
Note what the Bible says real unity will look like: Note what the Bible says real unity will look like:
Acts 4:32-33 – United in our goal/passions, enjoying peace. Acts 4:32-33 – United in our goal/passions, enjoying peace.
Eph. 4:16 – Everyone involved, everyone growing. Eph. 4:16 – Everyone involved, everyone growing.
Phil. 2:3-4 – Looking out for each other, putting others first. Phil. 2:3-4 – Looking out for each other, putting others first.
I Pet. 3:8-9 – Showing love, being forgiving, being encouraging. I Pet. 3:8-9 – Showing love, being forgiving, being encouraging.
What should I do? What should I do?
Unity is vital for any group if they are going to move forward Unity is vital for any group if they are going to move forward
and fulfill the purpose God has for them. Think about what and fulfill the purpose God has for them. Think about what
you can do to bring and maintain unity among those around you can do to bring and maintain unity among those around
you! Do your part in promoting and encouraging unity! you! Do your part in promoting and encouraging unity!
Teen Topics Teen Topics
Unity Unity
The Issue: The Issue:
Unity is one of the most important characteristics a group Unity is one of the most important characteristics a group
should have. However, when people with different interests, should have. However, when people with different interests,
personalities, and backgrounds come together, having unity personalities, and backgrounds come together, having unity
often does not come easy. Let’s see what the Bible says often does not come easy. Let’s see what the Bible says
about unity and how it relates to a group of believers. about unity and how it relates to a group of believers.
What does the Bible say? What does the Bible say?
Note what the Bible says is the purpose of unity: Note what the Bible says is the purpose of unity:
John 17:20-23 – _______________________________________ John 17:20-23 – _______________________________________
Phil. 1:27 –____________________________________________ Phil. 1:27 –____________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
Note how the Bible says unity is achieved: Note how the Bible says unity is achieved:
I Cor. 1:10 – ___________________________________________ I Cor. 1:10 – ___________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
Eph. 4:1-3 – ___________________________________________ Eph. 4:1-3 – ___________________________________________
Note what the Bible says real unity will look like: Note what the Bible says real unity will look like:
Acts 4:32-33 –_________________________________________ Acts 4:32-33 –_________________________________________
Eph. 4:16 –____________________________________________ Eph. 4:16 –____________________________________________
Phil. 2:3-4 – ___________________________________________ Phil. 2:3-4 – ___________________________________________
I Pet. 3:8-9 – __________________________________________ I Pet. 3:8-9 – __________________________________________
What should I do? What should I do?
Unity is vital for any group if they are going to move forward Unity is vital for any group if they are going to move forward
and fulfill the purpose God has for them. Think about what and fulfill the purpose God has for them. Think about what
you can do to bring and maintain unity among those around you can do to bring and maintain unity among those around
you! Do your part in promoting and encouraging unity! you! Do your part in promoting and encouraging unity!