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Author: James Poitras

Global Center for Christian Development Developing Christians Everywhere!. Unbreakable, Unshakable, Unity. Author: James Poitras. Lesson 10. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity. “And all that believed were together…”. Acts 2:44. Global Center for Christian Development.

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Author: James Poitras

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  1. Global Center for Christian Development Developing Christians Everywhere! Unbreakable, Unshakable, Unity Author: James Poitras Lesson 10

  2. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity “And all that believed were together…” Acts 2:44 Global Center for Christian Development

  3. Proverbs for Working Together: Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity “One hand alone does not clap.” Arab Proverb “No man is an island unto himself.” “Hands go! Hands come! Akan Proverb “It is the right arm that scratches the left arm.” Global Center for Christian Development

  4. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity Unity gets the job done. The early church was together and in one accord; their motives were correct. Global Center for Christian Development

  5. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity Satan God • Brings disunity and strife. • Brings jealousy. • Subtracts and divides. • Brings unity. • Brings love. • Adds and multiplies. Global Center for Christian Development

  6. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity Unity is the mark of a true Christian. The Church came into existence when the people had one mind. “And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.” (Acts 2:1) Global Center for Christian Development

  7. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity • The Bible says in Acts 2:42, 44-47 that: • They broke bread together, with the spirit of love being strong. • They sold all they had to meet the needs of each person. • This true unity prevailed. The world took note and the Christians had favor with all the people. Global Center for Christian Development

  8. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity Unity prevails in the church when we focus on Jesus Christ. We must be one. (One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God, One Salvation Plan, One Gospel, One Spirit, and One Bible.) Global Center for Christian Development

  9. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity Scriptures abound with admonitions concerning unity. “…Building fitly framed together… ye also are builded together.” (Ephesians 2:20-22) “Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3) “One mind striving together for the faith of the Gospel.” (Philippians 1:27) “One mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.” (1 Peter 3:8) “…Knit together as one man.” (Judges 20:11) Global Center for Christian Development

  10. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” (Psalm 133:1) “Two are better than one… For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow… If one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” (Mark 3:25) Global Center for Christian Development

  11. Lesson 10- Unbreakable, Unshakeable, Unity Romans 12:3-6 tells us we have, “gifts differing according to the measure of grace.” • Our brother adds what he has. • Our sister adds the ability she has. • Then God brings it all together into something that can be shared with a hungry world. Global Center for Christian Development

  12. Study Questions

  13. 1. Quote two proverbs that stress the importance of working together and having each other. One hand alone does not clap; No man is an island unto himself; Hands go! Hands come!; It is the right hand that scratches the left arm.

  14. 2. How does unity have a great impact on an organization? Unity gets the job done.

  15. 3. What are the differences between what God and the devil bring into the church? God bring unity, love and faith and He always adds and multiplies. Satan brings disunity, strife, and jealousy and he subtracts and divides.

  16. 4. Prove by Scripture that the Early Church came into existence in an atmosphere of unity? Acts 2:1

  17. 5. Give some Scriptures that show the importance of unity? Ephesians 2:20-22; Ephesians 4:3; Philippians 1:27; 1 Peter 3:8; Judges 20:11; Psalm 133:1; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Mark 3:25.

  18. 6. Unity will prevail when our focus is on whom? The Lord Jesus.

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