We are designed by God for a rich community marked by stirring up love and good works in each other. Pastor Chad kicks off our "Family Matters" series by challenging the cultural norm of isolation and independence and unpacking the biblical call for authentic community. Drawing from Hebrews 10:19-25, Pastor Chad paints a compelling vision of living interconnected lives as a spiritual family, where we deeply "belong to and belong with" one another.

You will walk away from this sermon with a working definition of what a Jesus-centered community can look like and a practical next step to start walking in it.

Discussion Questions:

1. How did your upbringing and background shape your perception of what "family" means? How does the working definition Chad gave of "the people I belong to and belong with" resize or challenge that perception?

2. Do you resonate more with the mindset of wanting clear boundaries/your own space or with a longing for deeper community? What are the pros and cons you've experienced with each mindset?

3. Read Hebrews 10:24-25 aloud. What specific instructions does this passage give regarding our interactions and involvement with other believers? How can we apply this practically?

4. The sermon highlighted the increasing isolation and lack of true community in society today. What negative fruits or impacts of this have you witnessed or experienced personally?

5. What is one step you can take this week to prioritize spiritual family and belonging with other believers? Who could you invite into your spiritual family?