Community

Genesis 1:28, 2:18 - Designed for community

Abraham's promise was for a national community that would be a light to all nations

Israel experienced the wilderness in community

David's kingship was marked by the community of prophets and his mighty men

The temple construction was marked by communal confession

Job dealt with grief in community

Jesus had the community of disciples

Matthew 22:37-40 - Love can't be lived out in solitude

Acts 2:1-11

• Tongues of fire couldn't be seen on themselves, but by each other
• Starting the great commission and the act of witnessing

Likely 90-95% of Paul's writings use the plural "you"

Whole Bible usage of "you" is probably 2:1 ratio (minimum) of plural to singular