God’s people need to be in circles…not rows.  Now, I’m not saying that you can’t obtain a tremendous amount of spiritual knowledge and wisdom from the Church Service you attend every Sunday.  But there’s something very special about small groups that meet in homes.  In Acts 2:42,  these small groups of Believers met for the purpose of teaching God’s Word, breaking bread, and prayer…and the modern-day small group hasn’t changed that much.  But unless you’ve been part of a small group, you don’t realize all the benefits there are.  When you’re part of a small group,  you make connections, and fellowship with like-minded people who become close friends.  In small group,  there’s the chance for openness and transparency to share each others burdens, while at the same time there’s accountability and follow-up.  If you aren’t already part of a small Bible group,  I strongly encourage you to take the step to join one.  For we all need to encourage and be encouraged by each other as we grow in our faith.