On election day, the division of our national body is at the forefront of our minds and unity seems a far cry from our reality. In fact, unity seems too difficult to achieve in a lot of our world right now.

Unity in any group is difficult—in the church, and even in our families. Because we are fallen and prone to sin, all our communities can be messy. But, Paul calls those in Christ to strive for peace among themselves. He exhorts those who have disagreements within the church body to find unity in the Gospel. Together as recipients of Christ’s grace and saving work, we can agree on the Gospel and treat one another in love, respect, and grace.

Philippians 4.2-3

2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ What does Paul desire between the women? What is the basis of their agreement founded in?

+ What does Paul ask his true companion to do? [v. 3]

+ What positive things does Paul remind these women of?

+ What does it mean that their “names are in the book of life?”

+ What truth does this demonstrate about God’s vision for his people?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ Are there people in Christ’s body that I need to seek unity with? What is keeping us from agreeing in the Lord?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?