Rooted Together#1 – Introduction
The Importance and Fragility of Community
Speaker: Rev. Kelly Tam
Scripture: John 17:20-23
20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. 21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.
22 “I have given them the glory you gave me, so they may be one as we are one. 23 I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me.
—John 17:20-23
Community reflects the Triune God (20-21a)
20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. 21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in me, Father, and I am in you.
Community is our testimony (21b)
21b And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.
Community is Tangible (23)
23 I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me.
a. Gratitude and Grace
b. Commitment and Accountability
c. Truth and Vulnerability
d. Hospitality and Inclusivity
