Community, Growing in Jesus  

Rusty Wirt   -   October 19, 2025

 Community, Growing in Jesus  

Main Verses: (Various)  

We are the most disconnected generation. But Jesus has a guide for us. Let’s trace His activity through the Scriptures.

Into the Text 

1. Jesus has always existed in Community (Genesis 1:26-27) 
   1. The us, is an early reference to the Trinty
   2. The Holy Trinity
   3. Is full of life
   4. Is always communicating
   5. Is creative
2. Jesus operated his public ministry within an established network of relationships  
   1. Inner circle (1-3 people)
   2. Family (12 Disciples)
   3. Village (70-120 Followers)
   4. Tribe (The Church)
   5. Jesus’ way of relating was implemented in the church (Matthew 16:13-18)
3. Paul reflects Jesus’ emphasis on community in the local church.
   1. Paul used the word “brother” 139 times
   2. Paul used the phrase “our Lord” 53 times (using my Lord only once)
   3. Family is the most repeated metaphor in the New Testament
   4. Paul compared the church to a body (1 Cor. 12:12-14, 27)

Application

How are your circles?