In this sermon, Kyle Cunningham emphasizes the importance of community and small group involvement for spiritual growth and formation as disciples of Jesus. He begins by discussing the different "pictures" of community presented in the Gospels - the crowds that followed Jesus, the 12 disciples he chose, and the inner circle of Peter, James, and John.
Cunningham explains that while the crowds were important, there are limitations to large group settings when it comes to true discipleship. The 12 disciples represent a deeper level of community, where Jesus invited them to fully commit themselves to following him and learning from him. This involved the disciples adopting Jesus' teachings, ha...