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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Intentional Time Together</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/i/intentional_time_together.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/acts/2-42.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/i/intentional.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Intentional Time Together</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/i/intentional_solitude.htm" title="Intentional Solitude">◄</a> Intentional Time Together <a href="/topical/i/intentional_vs._unintentional_sin.htm" title="Intentional vs. Unintentional Sin">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Intentional Time Together refers to the deliberate and purposeful act of spending time with others, particularly within the context of family, community, and fellowship among believers. This concept is deeply rooted in biblical teachings and is seen as essential for spiritual growth, mutual edification, and the strengthening of relationships.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundation</b><br><br>The Bible emphasizes the importance of community and fellowship among believers. In the early church, intentional time together was a hallmark of the Christian community. <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> states, "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This verse highlights the commitment of the early Christians to gather regularly, not only for worship and teaching but also for fellowship and communal meals.<br><br><b>Family and Household</b><br><br>Intentional time together is also crucial within the family unit. The Bible instructs parents to be actively involved in the spiritual upbringing of their children. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a> commands, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage underscores the importance of integrating faith into daily family life through intentional conversations and shared experiences.<br><br><b>Fellowship and Community</b><br><br>The New Testament further encourages believers to engage in intentional fellowship. <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a> exhorts, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This passage highlights the necessity of regular gatherings for encouragement and accountability within the body of Christ.<br><br><b>Jesus as an Example</b><br><br>Jesus Himself modeled intentional time together with His disciples. He often withdrew with them to teach, pray, and rest. <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31</a> records Jesus saying, "Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while." This invitation reflects the importance Jesus placed on spending focused time with His followers, away from the demands of ministry and the crowds.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>In contemporary Christian life, intentional time together can take various forms, such as family devotions, small group Bible studies, church gatherings, and community service. These activities provide opportunities for believers to grow in their faith, support one another, and build lasting relationships. The practice of setting aside regular time for these interactions is seen as a vital component of a healthy Christian life, fostering unity and love within the body of Christ.<br><br><b>Challenges and Considerations</b><br><br>While the Bible clearly advocates for intentional time together, modern life presents challenges such as busy schedules, technological distractions, and individualism. Christians are encouraged to prioritize and protect time for fellowship and family, recognizing its eternal significance and the role it plays in spiritual formation and community building.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/intentional.htm">Intentional</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/intentions.htm">Intentions (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/intentional.htm">Intentional (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dash.htm">Dash (30 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/designedly.htm">Designedly (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/malicious.htm">Malicious (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mischief.htm">Mischief (64 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/purposely.htm">Purposely (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/benediction.htm">Benediction</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/banner.htm">Banner (20 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/abiasaph.htm">Abiasaph (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/suicide.htm">Suicide</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/salt.htm">Salt (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hebrews.htm">Hebrews (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/table.htm">Table (125 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/synagogue.htm">Synagogue (52 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zadok.htm">Zadok (50 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leviticus.htm">Leviticus (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John (154 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/architecture.htm">Architecture</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/patriarchs.htm">Patriarchs (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/antediluvian.htm">Antediluvian</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/septuagint.htm">Septuagint</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/baptist.htm">Baptist (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem (782 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel (74 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chronology.htm">Chronology</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/book.htm">Book (211 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/old.htm">Old (3966 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/testament.htm">Testament (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/epistle.htm">Epistle (13 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/i/intentional_solitude.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Intentional Solitude"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Intentional Solitude" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/i/intentional_vs._unintentional_sin.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Intentional vs. Unintentional Sin"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Intentional vs. Unintentional Sin" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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