Text:  Matthew 16:18;  Ephesians 1:22-23;  Romans 12:4-5;  1 Corinthians 12:13-27;  Matthew 20:28

 

In Church:  Whose Church is it?  Matthew 16:18

 

In Church:  What does it mean?  

 

- Church = ekklesia = assembly, "called-out ones"

 

In Church:  Jesus is the Head of His Church:  Ephesians 1:22-23

 

In Church:  The Church is the Body of Christ.  Romans 12:4-5;

 

- You are part of His body.  1 Corinthians 12:13-27

- You are part of something bigger than you.

- Every part is important.  Why?  v. 18

- You work as one (unity) within the body.  v. 25

- You care for others and you are cared for In Church.  Vs. 25-26

 

In Church:  You will serve others.  Matthew 20:28