Loving One Another

An adult and child holding hands symbolizing care and protection.

In the first-hand accounts of Jesus life, we see Jesus talking to crowds but inviting people into community. His invitation was simple, “Come follow me”.

A large crowd of people viewed from behind, focused on a distant stage or event.

Jesus could clearly draw a crowd. Some 5,000 people at a time. And yet though he could draw a crowd, Jesus’ priority was building a community.

People engaged in a group discussion, focusing on expressive hand gestures.

We see Jesus do this with his disciples. Jesus builds a community– a group of people who share a common way of life, as well as common values and beliefs, and he invites people to join them.