This is a passage about being a part of the family of God and that the Holy Spirit binds us, not our commitment to a upholding laws, not our traditions, but our salvation in Jesus Christ and the presence of his Holy Spirit in the Church.
Q: 1. What does it mean for you to know that you are a part of God’s family? 2. Who are some people you know that don’t seem to have a close group of people that they belong to? Invite on or two of them to spend time with you and your family or friends this week.
A: 1. For me being a part of Gods family means love. I like to feel included and like I belong, but more importantly even when the community that is supposed to be part of my family isn’t making me feel that way, God always makes me feel welcomed and loved. 2. There are a few people that I would like to make feel welcome at church and my house, I’ve been trying to make plans to do something that could help some people get involved. I know small groups alone won’t take care of the need to make people feel welcome. Especially since some people have late night work schedules so they can go to school. I was actually thinking about starting a small group that takes place on Saturday afternoon….like a lunch deal. Maybe when my small group is ready to multiply I will do that, but for now I try to hang out with people on Friday and Saturdays.
But anyway, I have to get back to work on homework before my afternoon class, so I can write no more.
Ben