Small Group Discussion Guide
Sermon Series: God’s Church
Sermon Title: Called Out
BREAK THE ICE:
Why do you think that the church is also described as “the called out”?
Transition: Today we start a new series – God’s Church, today we looked out “the called out”.
DIG IN:
Read Matthew 16:13-18
In verse 18, whose church is built? What is it built upon?
What is the definition of church? Ekklesia – “a group of believers (Christ followers) called out together”
Ekklesias have three things in common:
- Common __________
- Common __________
- Common __________
A. A Common Identity
Read Acts 11:25-26
What is the common identity according to this passage?
B. A Common Purpose
Read Matthew 28:19-20
What is the “make” active verb in this passage?
This guides and empowers Antioch’s mission:
“Leading people to follow Christ in a life-changing way”
How do you think our mission is congruent with the great commission?
Read Acts 2:42
What was the early believers devoted towards?
Read Acts 6:7
What did spreading of the Word of God contribute towards?
Read 1 Timothy2:4
What is Gods desire?
Transition:
The church has a common identity and a common purpose. There is one other common
that the church has . . .
DIG DEEPER:
C. A Common Bond
Read John 1:12
Who is called a child of God in this verse?
Read John 3:16
What is the simple truth in this verse?
Love, gift, belief, life !
Read Ephesians 2:19
What contrast in positions (bond) do we see in this passage?
Summation of lesson: God’s love sent His son, Jesus to pay the penalty of our sin.
God the Father and Jesus desires for everyone to be saved, and God has ordained
the church (Christ followers) to share the good news of Jesus daily. We find our identity,
purpose and bond in being connected, linked, and part of God’s family through
Jesus Christ and the Cross.
BRING IT HOME:
Transition: What was your one compelling take-a-way today?
Your homework assignment:
What is God’s spirit focusing on today, give time this week and address that growth edge.
Let’s Pray