Nov 20, 2016
Nov 20, 2016
BELONG
Humans have needs to thrive in life. Which do you connect with/feel like you need the most to and why? 1. The need for security an environment that allows us to feel safe 2. To be able to give and receive attention 3. Being emotionally connected to others 4. Feeling part of a community
5. Friendship and intimacy to know that at least one other person accepts us totally for who we are.
GROW 1. Read E phesians 2:1113, 19. What stands out to you in this passage? When have you felt like a foreigner? Were you welcomed in? Vs 19 says that we are welcomed into His household. Do you feel like you are part of God’s household? Why or why not? 2. Read Matthew 9:913. What was the profession of the man Jesus called to “his team?” Jesus wasn’t concerned with reserving a spot on the team for someone who was hated and seen as an outcast in that society. Who would be seen as outcasts in our society? Reread vs 11. What did the Pharisees think of this? Are you currently or have you in the past reserved a spot in your life for those seen as outcasts?
3. Koinonia is the Biblical word for community. In the following Scripture verses, God uses His Bible writers to explain some different types of community. Assign a member to read each one and discuss how you can live this out as individuals and in the group. 4. Acts 2:42 the community | Romans 15:26 the pooling of resources |1 Cor 1:9 the partnership with Christ | 1 Cor 10:16 sharing in Jesus' crucifixion
REACH The greek word “k oinonos” means a sharer one who lives generously a companion and partner. How can you live this out better
this week? Who in your life right now could benefit from you being a better companion to them? GOING DEEPER
Read 1 John 3:1617. How can you lay down your life for the benefit of someone else this week? Share your plan with the group.
