The Big Idea

A simple framework and check that can be used to think about where we are focusing our relational energy.

This relationship check breaks relationships into three categories.

  • Up - Our Relationship with God
  • In - Our Relationships with Other Christians
  • Out - Our Relationships with Those who are outside our normal circles or are not Christian

The Big Idea Revised

I put together an alteration of this framework to bring it more inline (and be less confusing) for people familiar with Two Kinds of Righteousness.

The relationships in three categories.

  • Down - Our Relationship with God
  • In - Our Relationships with Other Christians
  • Out - Our Relationships with Those who are outside our normal circles or are not Christian

See attached document for full Exercise.

Instructions:
Check each categories and give yourself a rating on each type of relationship. 10 being everything is super good. 0 is I have absolutely no relationship(s) in this area.


  • How are we joining Jesus here?
  • What area needs improvement?
  • Where are we doing well?

Updated Model that Keep Two Kinds of Righteousness In Mind