2. A biblically functioning community … ProvidesEncourages ServesForgives Is DevotedPrays Is AcceptingLives in Peace Bears WithBelongs too AdmonishesCarry ’ s Burdens SubmitsGreets Properly HonorsLoves Comforts

5. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1.What charges did Paul give the church at Ephesus in the following verses? a. (Acts 20:28a) Be on guard b. (28b) Shepherd the flock

6. c. (29-30)Watch out for false doctrine d. (31a)Stay alert e. (31b)Remember what you have been taught

7. 2.How well is your ABF doing living out the above charges? Is there a hedge of protection around your ABF? Is there a system of accountability?

8. 3. How are you to treat your spiritual leaders according to (Heb. 13:17)? a. Obey them b. Submit to them (They are responsible for your soul) c. Do not give them grief

9. 4. In what ways can you demonstrate your allegiance and support to your ABF teacher and church leadership?

10. 5. How can you take your sense of belonging and community to a lost world who is searching for answers?

11. 6. What are effective ways to include your unchurched friends in some ABF activities?

12. 7. Are you a part of the solution or the problem in building a sense of community in your ABF?