Group LaunchSample

The goal of your group is to bridge the gap for one another from where you are to where God wants you to be. That’s done best by experiencing the one anothers that make for healthy friendships and community. 

Jesus modeled group life. He knew his ministry would not be as successful if he just preached to people and didn’t do life with them. That is why early on Jesus hand-picked his small group of 12 guys. He lived life with them. He traveled with them. He had coffee and dinner with them. They went to parties together. They did mission projects together. They laughed together and cried together. They even were there for each other when there were deaths in the family. 

Wouldn’t you love to do life with a group of people like that? Jesus stayed in his group for about three years and at the end of his life he had a few pieces of encouragement to give them all. He simply asked his guys to love one another. Like, for real, love. Jesus is saying, “I have poured out by whole life to you. I have loved you, cared for you, affirmed you, been there for you, prayed for you, and I will end up dying for you. Now I know this is a big ask from me, but will you love others like I have loved you?

Questions:

How many really good friends do you have?

Do you feel like you love others well?