Designed to Gather

Hebrews 10:24-25 English Standard Version (ESV)24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.Supporting Texts1. Hebrews 10:10b[10] “…we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (ESV)2. Hebrews 10:19–21[19] Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, [20] by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, [21] and since we have a great priest over the house of God…3. Acts 20:7a[7] On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them…”4. 1 Corinthians 1:18[18] For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (ESV)5. 2 Corinthians 6:18[18] and I will be a father to you,and you shall be sons and daughters to me,says the Lord Almighty.” (ESV)6. John 13:34b–35[34] just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. [35] By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (ESV)7. Ephesians 3:8–10[8] To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, [9] and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, [10] so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. (ESV)8. Romans 12:2[2] Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (ESV)9. 2 John 12[12] Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete. (ESV)