What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?

1. Definition:

• Fellowship. Sharing something with another person in a deep way. Friendly relation and companionship. An association of people with similar interests and tastes.

2. The distinction between the saved and the lost: 1 Peter 2:9-11.

• What names does the Lord call us in 1 Peter 2:9?
  
• Have we always been His people according to 1 Peter 2:10?
  
• How are we described in this present world in 1 Peter 2:11?
  
• What should be our response to 1 Peter 2:9?
  

3. With whom do we fellowship?

• 2 Corinthians 13:14
  
• 1 John 1:3
  
• 1 John 1:7
  

4. What is our motivation to fellowship?

• Romans 8:35-39
  
• 1 John 2:3-6
  
• Hebrews 10:25
  

5. What activities did the early believers share in?

• Acts 2:42
  
• Colossians 3:15-16
  

6. The key issue of fellowship is love.

• John 13:34-35
  
• 1 John 3:18
  
• Galatians 6:10
  

7. What do we do when we fellowship?

• Hebrews. 10:25
  
• James. 5:16
  
• Hebrews 10:24
  
• 1 Corinthians 11:24-26
  
• 2 Corinthians 8:4; Romans 15:25
  
• Romans 12:13; Acts 11:29
  
• Romans 15:1-2
  
• 1 Peter 2:2-3
  
• Matthew 18:19-20
  
• Colossians 3:16
  

8. Is fellowship optional for Christians?

• Hebrews 10:25
  
• What are the dangers of not fellowshipping with other Christians regularly?
  

Notes/Questions

Assignments: Read the book of Philippians, memorize Hebrews 10:25, and pray for one another.