Genesis 2:18 records the first negative words of God. Before creating the woman, He said of Adam, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” God had created people who were not complete without other people in their lives.
Genesis 1:27 says “…in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” The Trinitarian God can rightly be defined as a unity with diversity. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit function uniquely in different roles, however they are perfectly united as one God. People, therefore, image God when they are unified while embracing diversity. The greatest picture of this concept happens in marriage, when men and women become one flesh without giving up their uniqueness.
Jesus confirmed our need to live in relationship with others while sharing the last supper with His disciples. John 13:34 records Jesus’ instructions. He said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
10 Commandments for Leading Discussion
1. Prepare “good” questions prior to the meeting 2. Create a climate of acceptance 3. Actively listen to each person 4. Affirm all legitimate expressions of opinion from your group members 5. “Peel the Onion” with questions 6. Be careful about taking sides in a “debate” 7. Allow for humor and rabbit trails 8. Don’t be afraid of silence 9. Avoid discussion KILLERS 10. Be a facilitator, not an expert
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