It lets us remember who the real leader of any Christian gathering is. Living groups need the living Word. I believe that the foundation of any organised fellowship or kinship group should be Bible study. It is important to establish this early on when a group is beginning. How we treat the Scripture that we learn is also important.
Room needs to be left for variation in interpretation and application of Scripture.
However a group that does not agree that the Bible is the Word of God will not prosper. Members of the group need to have open hearts and minds when they study God's word. Scripture holds a place of importance in our lives. When we study, we need to look for application and conviction personally and as a group. Allow the group and it's members to be changed by what they learn.