November 23, 2025
Practicing The Way | True Family
The most important practice of all is Community, because, in part, we can learn every other practice as we walk with other Jesus people. In this week’s passage, Jesus clarifies the kind of community we need to be surrounded by: those who do the will of God.
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Questions:
Mark 3:31-35
- As you reflect on your life and relationships, who has been or could be a soul friend to you on this spiritual formation journey?
- Which of ‘depth, vulnerability or commitment to transform’ is most challenging for you? What could be a next step for you?
- Jesus’ words must have stung for Mary and his brothers. Eventually, they followed him, but in the moment, they might have been offended. Who, close to you, could be offended if you pour yourself into Jesus and his Community? How will you navigate that?
- What needs to change in you for SPL to become more of a family to you than it currently is?
- What has Jesus done in your life over the last 8 sessions, during our time together?
This Week's Practice: Life in Community
Last Week's Practice:
Rule of Life
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