Study Questions - The Necessity of Maintaining the Community of God

Sermon One - What incidents do you recall from your awareness of the Book of Numbers? How have they influenced your thinking and living?

Sermon Two - To what degree should there be 'integration' in a local congregation?
Is the concept of 'tribes' within 'community' a valid one? How have you seen this occurring - for good or ill?
What is your experience of 'community' in 'good' or 'bad' times?
How do you feel about being a Shepherd to the flock to which you belong?

Sermon Three - In what ways can you encourage the leadership of your congregation?
How important do you think leadership is? Give an example to illustrate your answer.
Read Hebrews 13:17 in the New International Version. What do you think the writer means by: "that would be of no advantage to you"?