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Week Seventeen: The Church - Community

The person will grow in their understanding of the Church, its purpose, and how every person plays a part in it.

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Meeting Outline

Scriptures
Acts 2:42-47 1 Peter 2:9-10 Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 Romans 12:3-8 Matt 16:18 Hebrews 3:12-13 Hebrews 10:24-25
Discussion Questions
  • How has your week been spiritually? / What is God teaching you?
  • When you hear the word “church,” what comes to mind? 
  • Read Acts 2:42-47. What does this teach us about God’s Church? 
  • What characterized the early church?
  • What 4 things were they devoted to? Discuss each.
  • Would you fit in with the early church? Why or why not?
  • Read 1 Peter 2:9-10. What does this teach us about God’s heart for His church? 
  • Read Matthew 28:18-20 & Acts 1:8. What is God’s mission for His Church? 
  • Read Romans 12:3-8. What does it mean that the church is a body? 
  • How does one body part not functioning affect the whole body? 
  • Read Matt 16:18. Why is God committed to building His Church? Are you?
  • Read Heb 3:12-13 & Heb 10:24-24. What does this teach us about the importance of our involvement in the church community? 
  • Based on today’s conversation, what is your next step?

Going Deeper

Application

Common Misconceptions

  • Address Common Misconceptions.
  • The Church is a building.
  • The Church is a worship service. 
  • The Church is a country club.
  • The Church is an event to attend; not a family to belong to. 
  • It’s okay to just go to church and not actually be the church. 
  • I can be a part of the church and not be devoted to God, other believers, and His mission.

Common Next Steps

  • Gain further clarity on God’s vision for His Church
  • Participate in the 412 Reading Plan: Take steps to Devote yourself to God’s Word. 
  • Participate in a Connect Group: Take steps to Devote yourself to other believers. 
  • Become a Connector: Take Step to Serve in God’s Church.
  • Give Generously: Take Step to Support God’s Church.
Links/Downloads
Community: God’s Design For Growth Community by Brad House

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Further Study

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