Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
Week 11: Chapter 10 — Community & Practices Together
Read Chapter 10 of Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. Key passages: Acts 2:42-47; John 13:34-35.
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Comer closes his exploration of practices by insisting that spiritual formation is never a solo project — that we were made for a community of practice, and that the church at its best is meant to be that community.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Comer argues that spiritual formation in isolation is both dangerous and incomplete — that we need community to see our blind spots, bear our burdens, and sustain us through the long haul. Do you agree? Have you experienced the limitations of trying to grow spiritually on your own?
2.He paints a picture of the early church in Acts 2 — a community that devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer, and that turned their world upside down. How does that portrait compare to your experience of church? What is the most significant gap you notice?
3.Comer talks about the difference between *attending church* and being in a *community of practice* — a smaller circle of people who are intentionally pursuing formation together. Do you have that kind of community? If not, what has prevented it from forming?