Unity (In Christ's Image Training)

Before God's Spirit moves in world-changing power upon the earth, He first unifies His people. The Bible reveals that every significant movement God was preceded by a unifying work of grace. The truth is seen in the unity of the Israelites before they conquered the cities of Canaan. It was manifest again in the union of David with his men before David became king. Indeed, the book of Acts begins with Jesus disciples praying together "with one mind" (Acts 1:14). The profound truth of God is that Pentecost did not produce unity among the disciples; their unity was the precursor to Pentecost. Our previous three manuals focus our attention on Christlikeness, humility and prayer. Each of these truths represent foundational realities upon which true spiritual unity is built. In this manual we will see why God hates our divisions and why the unifying of His disciples was the passion of Jesus's final prayers.