23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:23-25 (NIV)
40 The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.
Luke 6:40 (NIV)
1. Formation is inevitable but Christlikeness is intentional
2. Formation is a communal journey, not a solo project
24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)
3. Formational community requires roots