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Multiply (Part 2): Living as the Church\nThe Local Church\nNovember 12, 2017\n\nPlease turn in your Bibles to John 17:20-23\n\u201cFollow me and I will make you fishers of men.\u201d \nMatthew 4:19\n\n\u201cBy this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.\u201d \nJohn 13:35\n\n1: What does unity look like? V 21b\n\nLove (agape) V 23: undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest good of the other, no matter what the other may do. \nApp: So realizing God\u2019s pleasure with us that it manifests in our pleasure with others\n\n2: Why is Unity Important? V 21b, 23b, 21a: \nApp: We must learn to do life together .\n\n3: How do we get there? V 23\nFirst: The closer we get to God the closer we get to each other\nSecond: Unity is an uphill climb\n\u201cMake every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.\u201d\nEphesians 4:3\n\nHow should we respond? \n1: Spend time this week focusing on the vertical\n2: Get with God\u2019s people: Multiply movement \n -Be intentional noticing people. Ask: \u201cWhat might God be doing in their lives?\u201d \n -Begin praying for them, asking God to show you what He might want you to do to bless them \n -Listen to them. Try to understand them \n -Ask questions: Be curious about them. What\u2019s their story? \n\nWhat is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?