GOD’S BLUEPRINT FOR RELATIONSHIPS:� �BUILDING CONNECTION �THAT HONORS HIM

SESSION 5:�BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

Reflecting On God’s Blueprint For Relationships

Blueprint Walk

• Gathering Together
• David & Jonathan
• Ruth & Naomi
• Jesus & Disciples
• Wrap UP

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United or Divided

God’s Blueprint�For Relationships

• Unity in Love
• Mutual Honor
• Practical Service

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God’s Blueprint�For Relationships

calls us to live in humility, patience, and unity while serving.

Ephesians 4:2-3 Romans 12:10-13

² with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, ³ eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:2-3

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¹⁰ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. ¹¹ Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ¹² Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. ¹³ Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:10-13)

² with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, ³ eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Point 1: Unity in Love – Relationships Thrive When We Pursue Humility, Patience, and Peace (Ephesians 4:2-3)

¹⁰ Love one another with brotherly affection. 

Point 2: Mutual Honor – Putting Others First Can Strengthen Community and Reflects Christ’s Heart (Romans 12:10a)

Outdo one another in showing honor.  ¹¹ Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ¹² Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. ¹³ Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Point 3: Practical Service – Faithful Love Is Expressed Through Acts of Care and Hospitality (Romans 12:10b-13)

God’s Blueprint

NOT Checklist

MINISTRY UPDATE

REFLECTION

Group Reflection

Which relationship in my life most needs humility, patience, or forgiveness right now?

How can I serve or encourage others this week to reflect Christ’s love?

The Bridge of Reconciliation

Room divided into 2 sides

• Restore Relationships
• Break Relationships

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• One person at a time
• Loud so everyone can hear
• Offer a short spoken blessing or word of encouragement to the person on your right
• Keep it short

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Circle of Blessing

Humility is essential to Unity� Unity is essential to Service� Service is essential to Humility

Relationship Web

• MC assigned as scribe
• Sit in a circle, one person holds a ball of yarn, shares one key takeaway from the retreat
• Toss the yarn to another person who adds a quality

REFLECTION

• What relationship(s) do I sense God is asking me to heal or nurture?

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• How can I practically show Christlike love in my community this week?

Individual Reflection

Challenge

1. What are some ways to keep our faith and relationships aligned with God’s design?
2. Complete the following: I will build my relationships on Christ’s love by ___

BY OUR LOVE

Jesus calls us to love one another as He loved us—this is God’s blueprint for every relationship.

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LET US PRAY….