Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. —Ephesians 6:21-24

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Christ binds our hearts together through

.

“Tychicus, our dearly loved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed.” —Ephesians 6:21

The Christian life is not about knowledge but

.

“I am sending him to you for this very reason, to let you know how we are and to encourage your hearts.” —Ephesians 6:22

The Spirit manifests itself in believers through

for one another.

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13:35

“Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.” —Ephesians 6:23-24

Believers should seek to

one another as we desire to be

Reveal Answer

.

“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” —Ephesians 5:1-2

“Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.” —Ephesians 6:24

“God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8

“God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” —Romans 5:5

The love of Christ

us to share, care, sacrifice, and desire the best.

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For further study:
Scripture: Acts 19-20; Romans 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12-13
Resources: “A Concern for Comfort and a Word of Blessing” by Ligon Duncan

Community Group Guide:
How have you experienced God bind your hearts with other believers?
In what ways is knowledge insufficient to understand faith in Christ?
How have you seen the Spirit manifest itself through care?
What blessing do you hope for another in your group:
Peace
Love
Faith
Grace
End with a prayer thanking God for incorruptible love.

To prepare for next week: The Gospel is for Everyone; Jonah 1:1-2:10