The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Week 3: Purpose Two — You Were Formed for God's Family (Days 11–18)
Read Days 11–18 of The Purpose Driven Life. Key Scriptures: Ephesians 2:19; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Hebrews 10:24–25; 1 John 4:11–12
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Warren's second purpose — fellowship — challenges the individualism that runs deep in modern Christianity. This week, ask yourself honestly what you are willing to sacrifice for the sake of genuine community.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Warren says, "You were made for community." He argues that the church is not a building or a service but a family — and that God intends for us to experience life deeply together. How does this compare to how most people in your experience actually relate to their local church?
2.Warren distinguishes between "belonging" and "attending" — insisting that showing up is not the same as being in family. Have you ever attended a church without truly belonging to it? What was missing?
3.Day 13 introduces the idea that authentic community requires honesty, humility, and courtesy. Warren lists several "one another" commands from Scripture. Which of these is hardest for you to practice — and what makes it hard?