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We were never meant to go it alone in our I love how Hebrews 10:24 uses the word
Christian faith. We were recreated into ‘consider’. It’s not a passive word. It’s a word
a Christian family by Jesus’ death and packed with action. It’s a word that challenges
resurrection. So, we go to church, hang out us to sit down and think about how we might
together and talk about God when we’re asked inspire and encourage faith, love and good
questions. But is that it? Is that what Jesus had works in the lives of those around us.
in mind for us when He saved us into this new Here’s what we need to understand: We are
family? family and we have a responsibly to be looking
out for each other’s faith. Being part of the
I’ve been challenged again that our Christian family means a personal commitment to
friendships are meant to be deeper than growing in our own faith, and helping others to
attending church events and having the do the same, regardless of our age or role
occasional conversations about faith when in the church.
we’re told too. Jesus had a much greater
vision for His family. In what ways are you considering how to
stir up your friends’ faith?
This vision is one which calls us to look
out for each other’s faith, to challenge and
encourage each other and to consider how One-2-One
we can stir each other towards love and good
works (Hebrews 3:12-13; 10:24-25). Can we
honestly say we are doing this? Can this be One of the best tools I’ve found for inspiring
achieved by merely attending church events? faith in friendships is One-2-One Bible
Is this something you’ve done less since Reading. It’s less of an activity to do and more
Covid-19 started? of a relationship to build. It’s about growing
deeper with a friend or friends in your faith.
It’s about being there for each other when
times get tough. It’s about having each other’s
One to one helped me understand the Bible backs in prayer. It’s about diving into God’s
Word to grow closer to Him together and, when
with in-depth questions and when doing it you do, you realise you’ve grown closer to each
with one other person you are braver when other.
giving your opinion. One-2-One also helps
you become closer with friends by doing I’ve been helping with youth for 12 years now in
something you both are passionate about. High Kirk and I can honestly say that those who
have started One-2-One relationships have
- Erin Hamill grown much deeper in their faith.
