Be With Jesus: Family COMMUNITY (Def) Living in meaningful relationships where spiritual formation happens together instead of alone. Big Idea Since we were created in the image of a relational God, we were made for relationship—with God and with one another. Our identity comes our activity. Genesis 1:26–27 (NLT) 26 Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us.”...27 So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Our aloneness is a . Genesis 2:18 (NLT) “It is not good for the man to be alone.” Our problem is by Jesus. Our family doesn’t form . Four circles help us visualize: Brothers & Sisters (1–5 pple) Kin ~ 15 pple Village — a broader relational network Tribe — the larger family (Local Churches) What Now? Build these inner circles by starting (or joining) a small gathering of people around a table for a regular meal. Continuing the Conversation 1. What examples of radical individualism have you seen at play around you, or even in your own life? 2. What are the most common barriers you personally face to living more deeply in community? 3. What most stood out to you about the four circles of community?