WEEK 5
REAWAKENING TO THE MISSION OF CHRIST
This week, we will look at some of the things Jesus has called us to do as we live on mission with Him in this …
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FOUNDATION OF THE TRUTH
1 TIMOTHY 3:15
Paul is writing this letter to Timothy because he is uncertain of his future. He wants Timothy to know his …
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2 CORINTHIANS 5:19–20
The Church was purchased by Christ, initiated by Christ, and is under the ownership and leadership of Christ. Think about Jesus’ intent for …
Read MoreTHE CHURCH AS THE BRIDE OF CHRIST EPHESIANS 5:32
It has been said that “conversation is the lifeblood of all relationships.” What does that mean? I think it means that talking …
Read MoreTHE CHURCH AS THE DWELLING OF GOD’S SPIRIT EPHESIANS 2:21–22
What do you think of when you think of “the Church?” Do you think of a building? A group of people? …
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THE CHURCH AS GOD’S FAMILY EPHESIANS 2:19
One hard thing I face from time to time is feeling like I don’t belong. Sometimes I make up an idea in my mind …
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THE CHURCH AS CHRIST’S BODY EPHESIANS 1:22–23
We often think that the Bible is full of stories of heroes—David fighting Goliath, Moses part ing the Red Sea, etc. We imagine ourselves …
Read MoreTHE CHURCH WITH CHRIST AS ITS HEAD EPHESIANS 1:22–23 What is God doing?
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Sometimes I ask that because the things hap pening around me …
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FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST EPHESIANS 5:18
If you are anything like me, you like food. I love to eat everything from saucy Italian pastas to rich West African stews …
Read MoreENLIVENED BY THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST ROMANS 8:11
The apostle Paul begins this section of Scripture by speaking of a great truth. In chapter 7, he spoke of the struggle between …
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