This Is Us Part 5: Authentic Community

Jesus didn’t have a disciple; He had disciples. There are fifty-nine “one-anothers” in the New Testament: love one another, forgive one another, encourage one another, etc. It’s impossible to “one-another” yourself; we are called to “one-another” one-another. While attending weekly worship is an essential element of following Jesus, sixty minutes on Sunday morning will only take you so far in your journey with Jesus. Real and lasting life change happens best in circles, not rows. Such transformation tends to take place in smaller groups where disciples of Jesus can be vulnerable and authentic with one-another. These kinds of communities do life together, providing care, support, and loving accountability for one-another.