Kenny started a new podcast series called “Being Otherly”, with his friend Willam Puckett. This is the introduction to the series which will be looking at and discussing a variety of the “one another” scriptures in the New Testament, like love one another or pray for one another or serve one another. The series will give you a vision of what authentic healthy relationships and community could look like and challenge you to pursue it. In this episode they will look at and talk about Phil 2:3-5 and John 13:15-17 to give a foundation and example for being otherly. Then they will look at and discuss John 13:34 and John 3:16 to give you the overarching theme of bring otherly, “to love one another”.
Phil 2:3-5
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
John 13:15-17
15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
John 13:34
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Kenny continues with his friend Willam Puckett on the new podcast series called “Being Otherly”. This episode is titled “Love One Another” and Kenny and William look at and discuss John 13:34 where Jesus commands the disciples to love one another as He has loved them. They discuss what loving one another looks like for us and invite us to follow Jesus example.
John 13:34
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
Matt. 11:28-30 (Message) Jesus said to the crowd he saw
28 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. 29Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. 30 Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Kenny continues with his friend Willam Puckett on the series called “Being Otherly”. This episode is titled “Be Kind To One Another” and Kenny and William look at and discuss what being kind to one another might look like in the lives of Jesus followers especially in a world that is harsh, rude, angry and divisive.
Eph. 4:32 (ESV)
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Eph. 4:31-32 (NIV)
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
1 Thes. 5:15 (NIV)
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.
1 Thes 5:15 Message
And be careful that when you get on each other’s nerves you don’t snap at each other. Look for the best in each other and always do your best to bring it out.
Luke 6:35-36 (NIV)
35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Luke 6:31-36 (MSG)
31 “Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for them! 32 If you only love the lovable, do you expect a pat on the back? Run-of-the-mill sinners do that. 33 If you only help those who help you, do you expect a medal? Garden-variety sinners do that. 34 If you only give for what you hope to get out of it, do you think that’s charity? The stingiest of pawnbrokers does that. 35 “I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You’ll never—I promise—regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we’re at our worst. 36 Our Father is kind; you be kind.
Rom. 2:4
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance?
Rom. 12:17-21 (NIV)
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Kenny continues with his friend Willam Puckett on the series called “Being Otherly”. This episode is titled “Greet One Another and Be Hospitable” and Kenny and William look at and discuss how a simple greeting can become a conversation that turns into a friendship that opens the door to encountering the Kingdom for ourselves and for the wider community we live in.
2 Corinthians 13:12 (NIV)
Greet one another with a holy kiss.
1 Peter 5:14 (NIV)
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
John 4:7-9 (NIV)
7 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” 8 (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)
John 20:21-22
21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Luke 10:5 (NIV)
“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.
1 Corinthians 1:3 (NKJV)
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:2 (NKJV)
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
2 John 1:3 (NKJV)
Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV)
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
1 Peter 4:9 (NIV)
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Kenny continues with his friend Willam Puckett on the series called “Being Otherly”. This episode is titled “Encourage and Teach One Another” and Kenny and William look at and discuss how we are to encourage, build up and comfort each other to enable each other to persevere in the race God has set before us. And they also discuss the priesthood of all believers and how each believer is to take part in ministering to the Lord and each other.
1 Thes 5:11 ESV
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Romans 14:19 NASB
So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.
1 Samuel 23:15-18 ESV
15 David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life. David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh. 16 And Jonathan, Saul’s son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God. 17 And he said to him, “Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find you. You shall be king over Israel, and I shall be next to you. Saul my father also knows this.” 18 And the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.
1 Corinthians 14:26 ESV
What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or tan interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.
Hebrews 3:13 NIV
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
Hebrews 3:13 Message
For as long as it’s still God’s Today, keep each other on your toes so sin doesn’t slow down your reflexes.
Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV
24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Romans 15:14 NIV
I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another.
Col 3:16-17 ESV
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
1Corinthians 14:26 Message
So here’s what I want you to do. When you gather for worship, each one of you be prepared with something that will be useful for all: Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a prayer, provide an insight.
1 Peter 2:9 ESV
But YOU ARE a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
