OUTLINE:

• Express Joy (v. 13)
• Endure Hate (v. 14-16)
• Expose Sin (v. 17-19)
• Explain God (v. 20-21)

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:

1. In Genesis 3, what did the entrance of sin do to community in the Garden of Eden? How have you seen this continue in community around you?
2. In what ways have you been hurt or harmed by community? What has been the result in how you view community?  What do you think Jesus is calling you to do with pouring into and being part of community?
3. In what ways have you tried to do “solo Christianity?” When we try to make Christianity a solo sport, how does this distort the picture for the church that Jesus intended?
4. What are your major objections to connecting in community groups and serving His body? What are the real reasons you avoid these? What would it look like to repent and take a step of faith toward knowing others and being known?

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