John begins his prologue by introducing us to Jesus. He is God over all but also with God. He is Creator, LIfe, and Light.

Paul instructs the Corinthians in the proper use of their gifts. Each member of the body of Christ is both useful and in need of the other members. No one can say "I am not needed," and no one can say, "I don't need anyone." The great commission is about making disciples, therefore our mission is people.

Peter exhorts the believers to live in light of Jesus' coming. The end of all things is at hand and so he counsels us to use the gifts we have received to serve one another as good stewards of grace, as dependent upon God's strength, and as instruments of God's glory.

David praises and blesses God's name for His wonderful works. He preaches to himself, telling his own soul and everything within him to bless God. The first and most important reason God is owed praise is for forgiving our sin. We can never take our salvation to granted.

Jesus gives us the example of what it means to have a servant's heart. It is a heart of love and humility. Not only does He model it for us. He tells us that we must follow His example in serving one another.

Paul exhorts the Philippians to unite with one another. Believer must invest themselves in one another because of what Christ has done for them. Seeing each other through the lens of the gospel, we are to do nothing from conceit, but to count others better than ourselves and look after the interests of one another

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon examines meaning in various aspects of life. One of these, is the necessity for community. In his description of companionship, we find principles which illustrate true New Testament Fellowship looks like in the Christian context. This is essential to growing as a disciple of Jesus

The writer of Hebrews gives a stern warning to his readers. Because many are departing from the faith, He warns them to watch carefully their hearts by exhorting one another daily. He shows that the Christian life is lived in community and disciples cannot grow without it.

Paul describes to Timothy what a "good servant" looks like. He is told to nourish himself on the word and train himself for godliness. Paul compares this growing in discipleship to the disciplining of the body.

Paul shows the Colossians what their Christian worship looks like. They are to do everything around the word, singing and giving thanks to God. He also shows that corporate worship is essential for spiritual growth