Life Group Community:
I have really enjoyed the beginning of this study of
authentic community. It has been a wonderful experience to think about
all the things our LG community has done over the years and to see what we are
doing and how we are growing now.
But, are you ready for the next phase??? Then start
praying for a God-size year. John tells us to be a community.
Confess our sins to each other. And live as Jesus did, to bring community
with God and others. I desire for our LG community to be
unexplainable. I desire for all of us to be in awe of what God is doing in
our community.
My challenge to you this week involves
reading the quote from Brennan Manning and then watching the clip from Francis
Chan.
1.
Brennan Manning was an author, priest and acclaimed public speaker. He is
probably best known for his book, The Ragamuffin Gospel. Manning once
said:
“The greatest single cause of
atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with
their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is
what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”
2.
Now watch this clip
What do you desire out of your Life Group
community? Do you get angry and frustrated at other believers in our LG
or do you “bear with one another in love”? Are you denying Jesus with
your lifestyle or are you sold out for Him? Do you admire Jesus or do you
live for Him? Are you growing and participating in our LG community, or
are you on the bench out of fear/apathy/safety? Will you be a part of
this next phase?
Be intentional.
Travis
