Why a Small Group?

Did you ever ask that question? It's not a bad question. It's a question you should probably ask. Because once you know why a small group is important in your life, you won't risk "going solo" in the journey of faith.

Have you ever wondered where "small groups" show up in the New Testament? They are in the foundation of the community of the church.

There are two passages (actually many, many more) that capture the essence of what biblical community looks like. These two passages have been the foundation for many sermons, training experiences, and conversations. Maybe they'll be useful to you as think and pray about small groups.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another -and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 

Hebrews 10:24 - 25

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:42 - 47

Let me just ask you some questions from those verses. I think you'll figure out, why a small group.

• Who will you "spur on to good deeds" today?
• Who will you be sure not to "neglect" meeting together?
• Who will you encourage today?
• How are you devoting yourself within the apostle's teaching?
• With whom are you fellowshipping?
• Who do you "hold in common"?
• With whom do you break bread?
• Who's homes have you been in recently?
• Is it any wonder that God was adding to their numbers daily?

If you have not yet made the commitment to a small group of faith; I ask why not?