Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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b. Luke 19.9

c. John 1.41-45

d. John 4.53

e. Cornelius is a prime example of the role of household in evangelism, Acts 10-11.

B. Modern definition of oikos

“That natural web of relationships where individuals are recognized and embraced as a part of a larger social unit, based upon common kinship relationships, common friendships, and associations”

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1. Natural web of relationships : an oikos is the most basic and natural web of identity and connection for people.

2. Where individuals are recognized and embraced as a part of a larger social unit : an oikos is that social unit where individuals are recognized and embraced as a significant member of a larger network of relationships.

a. The family or group to which the individual belongs

b. Where their associations and connections are based

c. Includes place of origin, family background, neighborhood, larger network of friends and community