Our Church | September 3, 2023
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Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
Romans 1:7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 16:5 Greet also the church in their house.
1 Corinthians 16: 8, 19 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost...The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord.
Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae:
Colossians 4:15 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
Talk Sheet Questions
How would you feel if God wrote you a letter that starts by telling you that you are “loved by God and called to be a saint?” Why don’t you feel that way all the time?
What might be some biblical reasons for church planting? What are your thoughts and feelings about church planting?
How does Romans 16:15 relate to the whole church at Rome? Or, 1 Corinthians 16:19 to the whole church at Ephesus (where Paul wrote the letter from)? Or, Colossians 4:15 or Philemon 1:2 to the church at Colossae? Explain.
Are there verses that you find most compelling that invite you into the mission of Jesus? If so, what are they?
Prayer
Pray that we would effectively recommend and represent Jesus to our neighbors.