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Learning Objectives

• Understand the biblical foundation for Christian fellowship as a command, not a suggestion.
• Examine how encouragement and accountability strengthen the church body.
• Recognize the urgency of assembling regularly in view of the Lord’s return.
• Apply Hebrews 10:24–25 to personal priorities and the church’s mission.
• Recommit to meaningful presence, service, and interaction within the local body of Christ.

Introduction

“You were not saved to walk alone.”

• In a hyper-individualistic world, biblical Christianity calls us to community.
• Hebrews 10:24–25 is often misused as a proof-text for discipline when a Christian does not show up to worship—but it is far richer—it anchors fellowship in love, good works, and hope.
• This passage rebukes casual, sporadic church attendance and calls us to deliberate encouragement and active presence.

Thesis

Christian fellowship is essential to perseverance, obedience, and spiritual health—it is God’s will for every believer.

Point I: Consider One Another (v.25a)

• “And let us consider how to stimulate one another…”
• Greek: κατανοέω (katanoeō) – to observe carefully, fix one’s mind upon with attention and care.
• Assembly is not about consumerism—it’s a body where each member ministers to the other.

Point II: Stir Up to Love and Good Works

• Greek: παροξυσμός (paroxusmos) – to incite, provoke, strongly motivate toward action.
• Fellowship should never be passive; it pushes believers toward holiness and service.
• Illustration: Paul and Barnabas’ sharp disagreement (Acts 15:39)—same word used—provocation that leads to action.

Point III: Encourage One Another (v.25b)

• Greek: παρακαλέω (parakaleō) – to comfort, exhort, strengthen, or call alongside for support.
• We gather not to be entertained but to exhort one another toward heaven.
• “The Day” refers to Christ’s return—fellowship readies us to meet Him.

Full Greek Word Table

English Term	Greek	Transliteration	Strong’s #	Part of Speech	Literal Meaning
Consider	κατανοέω	katanoeō	G2657	Verb	To observe carefully, to fix one’s mind upon with attention and care.
Stir up	παροξυσμός	paroxusmos	G3948	Noun	To incite, provoke, strongly motivate toward action.
Encourage	παρακαλέω	parakaleō	G3870	Verb	To comfort, exhort, strengthen, or call alongside for support.
Assembling	ἐπισυναγωγή	episunagōgē	G1997	Noun	A gathering together, especially for worship.
Exhort	νουθετέω	noutheteō	G3560	Verb	To warn, instruct, or admonish with intent to correct or guide.

Conclusion

• “When the saints assemble, heaven takes notice.”
• Fellowship is God-ordained, Christ-centered, and Spirit-powered.
• The church that meets, encourages, and stirs one another will endure.
• Let’s renew our devotion to gathering—not as duty, but as joy.

Application

• Commit to being present, not only physically but with heart and mind engaged.
• Look for someone to encourage each time you assemble.
• Make fellowship intentional: plan it, protect it, prioritize it.

Takeaway

Faith cannot thrive in isolation; fellowship is God’s design to carry us to heaven together.