Biblical References to Teamwork, Part 2

In this post, we will briefly look at aspects of teams and teamwork from a few select passages in the New Testament Gospels and book of Acts:

Mark 2:3-4
A team of four made it possible for their paralyzed friend to be healed by Jesus.

Mark 9:33-37
Individual greatness is out , being a “servant of all” is in (Jesus’ deeply held convictions expressed to his team of twelve).

Luke 9:1-6; 10:1
Jesus sent out teams of disciples, sometimes in groups of two, to proclaim the Kingdom of God.

John 4:36-38
It takes a team of both sowers and reapers to successfully harvest a crop.

John 13:35
A successful team will be known for its members’ commitment and love for each other.

John 17:11, 21-23
Jesus prayed for unity on His team…“that they may be one as we are one.”

Acts 2:42-47
The first group of Christians worked together as a team to serve the needy with their time, energy, and resources.

Acts 6:1-7
The twelve apostles brought on board another team (seven deacons) to help care for the needs of widows.

Acts 11:30 & 13:2
Barnabas and Saul were sent out as a team to accomplish a specific task or mission.

[Next week’s post will examine a number of Scriptures from the New Testament Epistles or letters regarding teams and teamwork.]