Episode 59 - Unity in Community

We are wrapping up another season of Looking Above and finishing our discussion about building resilience by discussing how we create community.  Karen and Brooklyn focus the discussion on Jesus’ prayer for us in John chapter 17.  Jesus prays for unity among believers. Join us as we talk about what our disunity as a Church is speaking to the world and discuss some guidelines for growing and building a unified and God-honoring community.

After listening, find some time to gather with a friend or small group and discuss these questions:

1. Why does disunity come naturally? 
2. Have you ever been around or a part of a group that was very unified? What was that like?
3. Read Matthew 22:37-38. What does it mean to love God? How can we pursue this? What are some steps we can take to better love God?
4. Read John 13:34. What are some examples of times that Jesus loved others? What can we learn from those?
5. Read John 13:14. How can we (the members of your group) serve each other better?
6. Read Philippians 2:2-4. What does it look like to actively pursue someone else’s best interest? What choices can we make to “die to self”?
7. Read Ephesians 4:4-6. There is no room for competition in the Kingdom. Why do you think there is such competition between churches, or ministries or individuals? How could we foster a better spirit of camaraderie?
8. Read Ephesians 4:32. Why does God call us to forgive each other in the same manner that He has forgiven us?
9. Take some time to pray for unity in your relationships.