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We are wrapping up our Better Together series by exploring God’s design for rhythms, relationships, and true community. From Genesis to Revelation, God makes it clear—we were never meant to do life alone. Following Jesus means being formed in community, learning to love, and becoming more like Him for the sake of others.

In this message from Pastor Kelly Roth, we look at the Biblical foundation of community, what it means to be a Seeker, Believer, or Disciple, and how love, vulnerability, and intentionality are essential for growth. Whether you’re just beginning to ask questions about faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, God invites you to take the next step forward—together.

📖 Scriptures Referenced

• Genesis 2:18 – It is not good for man to be alone.
• Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 – Two are better than one.
• Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron.
• Hebrews 10:23–25 – Spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
• Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony with one another.
• Revelation 22:21 – God’s grace with His people.
• John 13:34–35 – Love one another as I have loved you.
• Acts 2:42 – The early church devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer.
• Matthew 4:19 – Jesus says, “Come, follow me.”

📚 Key Resources & Quotes

• M. Robert Mulholland Jr., Invitation to a Journey – “We become either agents of God’s healing and liberating grace or carriers of the sickness of the world.”
• Todd Hall, The Connected Life – “How we treat people reveals what’s in our heart.”
• Brene Brown – “Vulnerability is the last thing I want you to see in me, but the first thing I look for in you.”
• James K.A. Smith, You Are What You Love – “Discipleship is a way to curate your heart, to be attentive to and intentional about what you love.”
• Ed Stetzer – “We need to stop presenting community as just another option for the religious consumer and start presenting it as God’s will for everyone.”

No matter where you are on your journey—Seeker, Believer, or Disciple—there’s a next step for you. Community isn’t optional; it’s God’s design for your growth, transformation, and witness to the world.

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