95, Are You Kidding Me?
Go home to your own people (oikos) and tell them how much
the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.
—Mark 5:19
Pastor Tom Mercer
8 to 15, The World Is Smaller Than You Think
Today salvation has come to this house (oikos). —Luke 19:9
ekklesia refers to a
...he and his whole household (oikos) believed. —John 4:53
kirka refers to a
FRIEND
Church buildings
aren’t supposed
to be landing
strips, they’re
supposed to be
sights.
SCHOOL
NEIGHBOR
OIKOS
WORK
RELATIVE
OTHER
ECOLOGY— the science of interactions in
natural communities
ECONOMY— the sound management of
resources
Conversions to Christ generally require at least one
important conversation, and no important conversation
has ever taken place without at least
permission.
While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house (oikos), many
tax collectors and ‘sinners’ were eating with him and his
disciples, for there were many who followed him.
—Mark 2:15
He will bring you a message through which you and all your
household (oikos) will be saved. —Acts 11:14
THE OIKOS CHALLENGE
1. Make a
.
2. Pray for everyone on the list every day.
3.
time and resources to develop
those relationships.
4. Invite them to church regularly.
5.
to clearly display God’s
character and defend your faith in Christ.