The Scattered Church Aims for Maturity in Christ through ...
I. Gospel Centered Teaching and Warning! (28)
II. Gospel Centered Effort and Serving! (29)
Practical Implications
o In what ways are you scattering well? Ways growth is needed?
o What ways are you resting well in gospel? What ways are you working from the gospel well? Poorly?
o Prepare for the Supper:
Process and Purpose
Gathering: God exalting gathering leads us to experience God in community in a way that leads to responsiveness.
Sunday School: Invited to community that share content that fosters the treasuring of Christ; gateway to connecting into relationships; invited to serve others w/ our gifts.
Micro Group: Increasingly known/know; encouraged to fight sin; be reminded of Jesus/gospel; and to prompted to pursue holiness/positive Christian life. Meeting Balances MAPS
- M- Mission: Where/Who/What next?
- A- Accountability: Fight sin, point to gospel, pursue holiness.
- P- Prayer: For live stuff, mission, growth.
- S- Scripture: Heart Targeting Content; Content taken deeper.
