1.The Lord organized his church around ____________. relationships

Sharing the “good-news” is a group effort—2 by 2.

Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. Mark 6:7 (NIV)

We’re to serve others not ourselves. John 13:12-17 Foot washing We’re to serve others not ourselves. John 13:12-17 Foot washing

Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you.

Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:42-45 (NIV)

In addition to private devotions, the believers prayed together.

They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:14 (NIV)

The church was organized into small groups

Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, Acts 2:46 (NIV)

The Lord enlarged the concept of the family to include fellow believers.

“Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked. Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:33-35 (NIV)

2.Building __________ was a top priority among early Adventists. relationships

Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:1-2 (NIV)