What are some biblical models of partnership? - Partnership - TouchPoints

Genesis 2:24This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.

The most basic and intimate form of partnership is marriage.

Exodus 24:13So Moses and his assistant Joshua set out, and Moses climbed up the mountain of God.

1 Samuel 18:3Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself.

Mark 3:13-14Afterward Jesus went up on a mountain and called out the ones he wanted to go with him. And they came to him. Then he appointed twelve of them and called them his apostles. They were to accompany him, and he would send them out to preach.

Mark 6:7He [Jesus] called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits.

Acts 2:42-47All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

Acts 11:22-26When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch. . . . Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul. When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people.

Acts 18:26When Priscilla and Aquila heard him preaching boldly in the synagogue, they took him aside and explained the way of God even more accurately.

1 Corinthians 3:5-9After all, who is Apollos? Who is Paul? We are only God’s servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us. . . .For we are both God’s workers.

1 Peter 3:17In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.

Numerous additional examples could be listed, but these are enough to show that God’s people have worked in partnership across the centuries. Partnerships have advanced God’s work from friendship to marriage, between king and subject, between teacher and student, and the partnership of being fellow members of the body of Christ. These partnerships have provided the means to share responsibility and provide interdependent support among God’s people.