CONSIDER
ONE ANOTHER
Hebrews 10:24
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER
 Consider – (κατανοέω, katanoeō)
to notice, or observe; to give
careful thought to a matter, to
look at something in a
reflective manner, to notice
(Logos Bible Sense Lexicon, BDAG)
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER
 Consider –
Matthew 7:3 – do not consider
the plank in your own eye
Luke 12:24 – the ravens
James 1:23-24 – observes his
face
Hebrews 3:1 – Consider the
Apostle and High Priest…
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER
 To stir up (provoke, stimulate
 To rouse one to activity
 Consider one another TO stir
them up OR consider HOW to
stir up one another
 Present tense – an on going
action!
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER
 Why consider my brethren?
 Because we need each other
Romans 12:10
 Because what I do affects them
– cf. 1 Corinthians 8:9, 1112, Galatians 5:13
 “One another” – reciprocal
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Stirring up love  Hebrews 10:24
 Love always involves considering
each other – Romans 12:10
Romans 14:15, if your brother is
grieved, you are no longer walking
in love
 Ask: What can I do to bring out
godly love in my brethren?
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Stirring up good works  Hebrews 10:24
 Good works are part of our lives –
Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:12
Ephesians 2:10
Colossians 1:10
1 Timothy 6:10
Titus 2:14
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Stirring up good works  The only challenge is
determining what is a good work!
 Ask: By my example, actions
and words am I provoking my
brethren to do good?
Cf. 1 Corinthians 11:1
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Our assembling
 Hebrews 10:25
 A concern of the writer
 We cannot consider one another if
we never see each other.
 Assembling together is
commanded and a good way to be
reminded about each other
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Our assembling
 When we assemble, we worship
God
 But we are also edified –
cf. 1 Corinthians 14:26, 12
Teaching and admonishing one
another – Colossians 3:16
 We will be provoking one another
to love and good works
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Doing our part in the church
 The church is us!
 Ephesians 4:16, we grow when
every part does its share!
 This is NOT just worship
assemblies. It includes keeping
her pure and united, helping each
other.
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Doing our part in the church
 We should seek to relieve the
burdens of others, cf.
Galatians 6:2
 Example – evangelism!
Matthew 9:37
 Example – Bible classes. Are
we helping each other in this?
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Doing our part in the church
 Ask: Am I doing my part? Am I
doing all that I can?
Is the work hindered because I am
not pulling my weight?
 When one refuses to do his/her part
– the task still needs to be done.
This usually means those already
working have to do more.
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Exhortation
 Hebrews 10:25
 Exhort – to call to one’s side (to
stand by them), to encourage.
 We all need to be encouraged
 Hebrews 3:13, 2 Timothy 4:2
 Ask: Am I exhorting my brethren to
stand firm?
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Dealing with struggles
 We all have and face struggles,
weaknesses, burdens & faults
 Sometimes our faith, adds to
them, cf. 2 Timothy 3:12
 I need to be thinking about my
brethren in these matters!
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Dealing with struggles
 Romans 14:1, 15:1-2
 1 Thessalonians 5:14
 Galatians 6:1-2
 1 John 3:16-18
 Matthew 7:12
CONSIDER ONE ANOTHER in:
 Dealing with struggles
 We can’t help someone if we
don’t know what is going on!
Can you (will you) turn to your
brethren? James 5:16
 Also, if they do ask for help, be
careful in passing judgment – cf.
Matthew 7:1-5
We have to care about one
another and seek to stir them
up for good!
BUT, our ability to stir up
others begins with
considering ourselves!
Galatians 6:1
Are you considerate
of your brethren?