As we move forward together as followers of Jesus, we need partners for this journey, a community to help us along the way. Jesus invites all who follow him to be a part of a new family. This family of God is not a social club or a group of friends who look, think, and talk similarly. But rather a community of people committed to following Jesus’ way of life. And despite the work it takes, the fights we will endure, and the learning we will do along the way; together we are figuring out how to be with Jesus, become like him, and do what he did. “And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.” -Ephesians 3:18-19- https://www.ethosoh.com/churchonline Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. Our vision is to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did so that we may love all people in Jesus' name. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

Jesus likened his community to a family. At first this sounds nice and even sentimental, but this was actually one of Jesus’ most radical ideas, one that got him killed. It was radical in the first century, and it’s just as radical in the 21st century. In this teaching we discover why. Reflection Questions: 1. When you think about “family”, what comes to mind? How does that term make you feel? 2. In light of what you understand about the scriptures, what makes “God’s Family”, a healthy family? 3. Think about a time when you decided to stay connected in relationship when the easier decision would have been to leave. What was the end result? Did you discover that you grew as a result of staying? Why or why not? https://www.ethosoh.com/churchonline Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. We are on a mission to love all people in Jesus' name so that we may all Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, & Make a Difference. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

How can we intentionally stand in the gap to rebuild what God desires for all people? We pray first and then we commit to take action. All throughout scripture we see how God establishes the plans of doers. In looking at Nehemiah it is no different; we see Nehemiah pray, than act. And then God blesses his actions. We cannot be a Church whose heart breaks when they see a need, but then does not act upon it. Faith without works is dead (James 2:20), we must respond to the opportunities God gives us. We are called to be obedient and to be used by God for His people, to rebuild and restore what was once broken. To show others what immense value lies in what God has called them to and what He has promised to them. “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall...” -Ezekiel 22:30- https://www.ethosoh.com/churchonline Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. We are on a mission to love all people in Jesus' name so that we may all Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, & Make a Difference. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

Much has been said and written about the differences between each generation in our nation. Unfortunately, there is a generational divide that inhibits God’s people from working together on God’s agenda, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this teaching, we are exploring what it would take and what it could look like for a community of Jesus followers to be so committed to passing the baton of faith from one generation to the next that our differences would lead us to God’s plan for the future. We all play a part in helping the next generation win so let’s build together. https://www.ethosoh.com/churchonline Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. We are on a mission to love all people in Jesus' name so that we may all Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, & Make a Difference. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org