Focus:  We have been commanded to make disciples who make more disciples.  We need to partner with one another in the spreading of the gospel.  Who is your Paul? (someone more mature than you) Who is your Timothy? (someone you can encourage)  The kingdom grows when we teach others what we have been taught so they can teach others.  With whom are you enjoying the gift of partnership? Text: 2 Timothy 2:2; Acts 18:24-27

Focus:  The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint.   We need to remind each other to continue on and not give up.  When we get tired and discouraged,  gathering together with other believers can help us persevere. And, what gifts are given when we do! Text: Hebrews 12:1b; Philippians 3:12-14

Focus:  The gift of being with others can help us throw off the sin that hinders (to be delayed, interrupted, have difficulty) and easily entangles (confused, perplexed) us. There is healing  that comes from confessing our sins to each other (James 5:16).  We must be careful to examine our own lives before ever approaching someone else’s. We are all sinners in need of repentance and forgiveness. There is a powerful gift in shared penitence.  Text: Hebrews 12:1a; Matthew 7:2-3

Focus:  It is important to continue meeting together and not give up on the rhythm of gathering together and encouraging one another.  Satan wants us to be isolated and alone, thinking we do not matter and can not make a difference.  We all lead busy lives. Our commitment or lack of commitment of living life together it is not a matter of time, but of priority. Our presence is a gift. Main Text: Hebrews 10:25