Life Groups

Kick OffSept. 28, 2008

The thief comes only to steal and kill and

destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to

the full. John 10:10

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:18, 19

A river watering the garden flowed from Eden…

A river went out of 'Eden to water the garden, and from

there it divided into four streams

Genesis 2:10

Walking with God.

Intimate counsel.

Deep Restoration.

Worship/ Warfare.

Four Streams

Gatekeeper

Intercessor

Singer

Helper

Four Functions

Gatekeeper Intercessor Helper Singer

Role Model Father Son Holy Spirit Creation

Micah 6:4 Moses Aaron Spirit Miriam

Nehemiah 7:1 Gatekeepers Priests Nehemiah Singers

Stream Walking with God

Deep Restoration

Intimate Counsel

Warfare/Worship

Micah 6:8 Justice With God Love Mercy Walk humbly

Revelation 4:2 Lion Eagle Ox Man

Gospel Matthew Luke John Mark

Functional Responsibility

Discipleship (Great Commission)

Prayer Physical/Emotional/ Spiritual support. (Great Commandment)

Worship/Warfare

Question to ask group:

Are we walking with God?

Are we listening to God?

Are we loving people?

Are we glorifying God?

Four Functions/Streams

in the life of David.Joab, Nathan, Jonathon and

David

But why does my lord the king want to do such a

thing? 2 Samuel 24:2

Joab: Gatekeeper

That night the word of the LORD came to Nathan. 2

Samuel 7:4

Nathan: Intercessor

And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

2 Samuel 7:3

Jonathon: Helper

Whenever the [evil] spirit …came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. 1 Samuel

6:14a

Singer

Vision: Bring life to the

body-one cell at a time.

Mission:To develop transforming Life Groups connected

via mentoring relationships.

Purpose:

Interpreting life in the light of God’s Word and

the power of His presence.

Values:Authenticity.Healing.Spiritual restoration.Missional living.Transformation.Connection to the Body.

Walking in the Spirit.

Honesty.Freewill.Obedience.Humility.

Where do we go from here?

40 Days Out of Egypt: Life in Community

Group Facilitator.

Gatekeeper

Group Prayer Leader.

Intercessor

Then the watchman saw another man running, and

he called down to the gatekeeper, “Look, another

man running alone!”The king said, “He must be bringing good news, too.”

2 Samuel 18:26

Hospitality coordinator.

Helper

Worship Leader.

Singer

Where are the Four Streams taking us?

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal,

flowing from the throne of God…

Revelation 22:1

David

Joheb

Eleazar

Shammah

2 Samuel 23:8-12

David and his mighty men.

Nehemiah

Gate-keepers

Singers

Priests

Nehemiah 7:1

Father

SonSpirit

Creation

Hebrews 4:13

Holy Spirit

Moses

Aaron

Miriam

Micah 6:4

Spirit

SoulMind

God

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Heart

SoulMind

God

Matthew 22:37