Title: We Are Family

Texts: Luke 8:19–21; Romans 8:15–17; Ephesians 2:19–22; 1 Thessalonians 2:7–12; 1 Timothy 3:15; 5:1–2; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Psalm 78:4–7

Outline:

I. A True Family Is Rooted in God (Luke 8:19-21; Romans 8:15-17) 

II. A True Family Lives Like a Family (1 Thess. 2:7-12; 1 Tim. 3:15; 5:1-2) 

III. A True Family Multiplies (Psalm 78:4-7) 

IV. A True Family Needs Each Other (1 Corinthians 12; 1 Peter 4:10) 

V. A True Family Commits (Ephesians 2:19-22) 

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. How does your spiritual family identity shape the way you view fellow church members? 

2. Are you more connected to your biological family or your spiritual one? What would it look like to deepen your bond with the church as family? 

3. When you think about our church, does it feel more like a family or a weekly event? Why? 

4. Is there someone in the church you need to begin treating more like a brother or sister? 

5. Do you believe the church needs your presence, gifts and service? How are you using your spiritual gifts to strengthen others in the church family? 

6. Pray for a vision of what it would look like if our church was the most loving, committed, Christ-centered family in this town.