Midweek Encouragement

Dear Gateway,

I hope your week has been filled with joy in the Lord. It has been such a delight to read about the life of Christ in the book of Matthew. Here is the reading plan to expect for the next week.

• May 14 – Matthew 19-21
• May 15 – Matthew 22-24
• May 16 – Matthew 25-26
• May 17 – Matthew 27-28
• May 18 – Hosea 1-3
• May 19 – Hosea 4-7
• May 20 – Hosea 8-11
• May 21 – Hosea 12-14

One Anothering

This past Sunday I spoke about the ways that we are called to act toward one another. Here is a list for you to consider as we grow in these various forms of love for one another at Gateway. 

• Live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus – Romans 15:5
• Welcome one another – Romans 15:7
• Instruct one another – Romans 15:14
• Care for one another – 1 Corinthians 12:25
• Serve one another – Galatians 5:13
• Bear one another's burdens – Galatians 6:2
• Bear with one another – Ephesians 4:2
• Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another Ephesians 4:32
• Bear with and forgive one another - Colossians 3:13
• Speak the truth to one another –Ephesians 4:25
• Teach and Admonish one another – Colossians 3:16
• Sing to one another – Colossians 3:16 + Ephesians 5:19
• Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ – Ephesians 5:21
• Greet one another – Romans 16:16
• Be humble toward one another – 1 Peter 5:5
• Consider one another more significant than yourselves – Philippians 2:3
• Look to the interests of one another – Philippians 2:4
• Outdo one another in showing honor. – Romans 12:10
• Live in harmony with one another – Romans 12:16
• Edify (Build up) one another – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
• Teach one another – Colossians 3:16
• Comfort one another – 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 13:11
• Encourage one another – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
• Stir up one another to love and good works – Hebrews 10:24
• Exhort one another – Hebrews 3:13
• Show hospitality to one another – 1 Peter 4:9
• Use your gifts for one another – 1 Peter 4:10
• Pray for one another – James 5:16
• Confess your sins to one another – James 5:16
• Love one another – John 13:34-35, John 15:12, Romans 12:10, Romans 13:8, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 5:13, Ephesians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Peter 5:14, 1 John 3:11, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 4:11, 2 John 1:5