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Week 6: The church - Basic Christianity Course
Read JOHN 10:1-18 (The Shepherd and His Flock)
- Who does the Shepherd represent?
- Who do the sheep represent?
- What does this passage tell you about the relationship of Jesus to His sheep?
- What do you think is the main point of this passage?
- What do you think it means that Jesus’ sheep know His voice and follow Him?
- What does this mean to you personally?
THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION (Purpose)
The word "church" is mentioned 91 times in the New Testament. (The church is also referred to as the "Body of Christ," the "Bride of Christ," "Living Stones," and the "Temple of God.")
WORSHIP GOD IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH
- John 4:23-24
- Revelation 4:11
- Mark 12:30
- Romans 12: 1-2
EVANGELISM TO THE WORLD
- Matthew 28:19-20
- Mark 16:15
- Acts 1:8
BUILD UP THE BODY (1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Romans 12:1-21)
- 1 Corinthians 14:12
- Philippians 2: 1-4
- Ephesians 4:11-16
Spending Eternity with Jesus in Heaven (Hallelujah!)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
- John 14:1-4
MEMORY VERSE
Romans 12:1 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—- this is your spiritual act of worship."