[Matthew 16:13-18] When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” [14] “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” [15] Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” [16] Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” [17] Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. [18] Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
Church (Greek: ekklesia): a _______________ of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly or congregation.
Church (English): _______________ of the Lord. A building set apart as sacred.
Jesus came to build a ______________ not a ______________!
[Matthew 28:18-20] Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. [19] Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. [20] Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
You _____________ him; God _____________ him; We've _____________ him; Say you're _____________.
Acts 2:47 And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
[Ephesians 5:31-32] As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” [32] This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.
The Church is the ____________ of Christ.
[Luke 19:10] For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”
If Jesus came to seek and save the lost shouldn't that also be the MISSION of the church?
ThriveChurch's mission: To make ____________ devoted followers of Christ.
[Ephesians 1:22-23] God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. [23] And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.
The church is God's ____________...there is no ____________.
