‍Next Steps
‍Discipleship Pathway: Walk

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1. What does it mean to "walk in community”?

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Romans 6:4

[4] We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

Ephesians 5:8

[8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

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What do these verses tell us about our spiritual journey as believers?

What do you think walking with Jesus looks like in our everyday lives?

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Ephesians 2:19

[19] So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,

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If you were explaining this verse to a brand new Christian, how would you explain it?

Why is the church considered a family? (looking for the theological answer here)

When a child is adopted into a new family, the assimilation process can sometimes be slow and difficult. How might this be similar to a new Christian’s experience of joining a local church?

No matter how old you are, you never outgrow your need for family. How is the church a family to an experienced Christian?

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John 13:34-35

[34] A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. [35] By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

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Jesus says we must love each other as he has loved us. What kind of love has Jesus loved us with?

How can we love each other this way?

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2. Why do we need community?

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This is a beautiful design, but how has sin corrupted our relationship with God and others?

What is God’s plan to restore our relationship with him?

What is God’s plan to restore our relationship with other humans?

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“Full transformation in a person takes another person…. that’s God’s design for the church as His agent of transformation in people’s lives. [Community] Groups exist to know God and experience His presence through a spiritual family.”
- Jared Musgrove and Justin Elafros

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What are some reasons someone may want to avoid this kind of community at church?

How can we help those struggling to see their need for community?

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3. How do we walk in community at Kernan?

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What are the three basic functions of our Community Groups here at Kernan?
(hint: look at the wall, haha)

Why is it important to study the Bible with other Christians whom you have a friendship with?

What does it mean to “do life together”?

‍Next Steps‍Discipleship Pathway: Walk