Study Series: The Church

The Quiz on BaptismWrite out the book, chapter and verse for the

below scriptures.Book-10pts Chapter-10pts

Verses-10pts “ Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the

kingdom of God unless they are born again.”

“ And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.”

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the

Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”Point of the Passage

We are baptized into Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection

Not a symbol but participation in the death of Christ

We, too, will be raised to a new life through baptism.

Thus, we are born again

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John 3: 3-5

Acts 22: 7-16

Colossians 1: 13-14

Romans 6: 1-4

What is the Aim of this Study?Encourage the seeker that each will not be left to fend

for one’s self after baptism. Instead, Jesus baptizes us into the body, the church (1 Corinthians 12:12-13) to be joined by a team of like-minded disciples in our devotion to Him. These brothers and sisters are meant to be a continual source of encouragement in our walk with Christ. Even more good news!

Acts 2:40-471 Corinthians 12:12-27Ephesians 4:1-16Hebrews 10:22-25Hebrews 3:12-14 2 Corinthians 8:7

The Church Study

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.”- Hebrews 3:12-14

1.The Oldest Disciple2.The Youngest Disciple3.The Group Leader-Woman4.The Assistant Group Leader-Man5.The Disciple with the Oldest Kids-Man6.The Disciple with the Youngest Kids-

Woman7. Pick someone

Determine the Following People in Your GroupNo one person can be chosen

twice

The Above Disciples will be teaching the studies to the group

Hebrews 10:22-25

Acts 2:40-471 Corinthians 12:12-27

Ephesians 4:1-16

2 Corinthians 8:7

Hebrews 3:12-14

Acts 2:40-471 Corinthians 12:12-27Ephesians 4:1-16Hebrews 10:22-25Hebrews 3:12-14 2 Corinthians 8:7

Teaching the Church Study

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.”- Hebrews 3:12-14

Acts 2:40-47Scriptural Background Peter has preached 1st Sermon on how to be saved He Preached: Jesus Crucified, Sin, to Repent and be

Baptized He Pleaded for them to be urgent Point of the Passage Baptized and added to the number of

believers. The first 3,000 converts joined together in

devotion to the Apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. A beautiful view of the early churchPurposeful Questions

What do you think it would have been like to be apart of this 1st Century Church?

How would such a church be received today? What will your life be like when you are baptized into

the church?

1 Corinthians 12:12-27Scriptural BackgroundPaul teaches how the Holy Spirit gives members of

the body different kinds of gifts and service The same spirits gives the various gifts

Point of the PassageThe Spirit baptizes us into the body of Jesus,

his church.The church consists of distinct yet unified

parts, just like a human body. God, Himself, has arranged it this way. We are the church.Purposeful Questions

Why must every part appreciate and support one another?

How will you help build up the body of Christ?

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that

turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it

is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction

firmly to the very end.”

Memory Scripture

Hebrews 3:12-14

Ephesians 4:1-16Point of the Passage Making every effort to maintain the

unity of the Spirit in the church requires humility, patience, gentleness, and selflessness.

We maintain unity on the essentials of doctrine – one Lord, one faith, one baptism.

God provides specific offices within the church in order to prepare us for works of service which build up the body.

Purposeful Questions What are some of the challenges with keeping unity in

the church? Which of the attributes will you find the hardest to live

out? How would you go about making every effort to keep

unity?

Hebrews 10:22-25Scriptural BackgroundThrough the blood of Jesus, we now have

direct access to GodWe are to continue to draw near to GodKeep a strong faith and clean

consciencePoint of the Passage After being washed in baptism, we need the

continual exhortations of brothers and sisters to stay the course.

Prepare in advance how you will spur on fellow Christians in the fellowship.

Prepare to receive biblical input that will result in greater love and good deedsPurposeful Questions

Why is missing meetings of the body described as a bad habit?

Why and when do we meet? Will you have challenges with making meeting of the body a

priority?

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that

turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it

is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction

firmly to the very end.”

Memory Scripture

Hebrews 3:12-14

Hebrews 3:12-14 Scriptural BackgroundThe writer is reminding the readers of the

Israelites rebellion. God’s anger and his consequences for their disobedience

There example is a warning for us today to not harden our hearts toward God

Point of the PassageWe each have the charge and the responsibility to see to it that no one has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from God. Daily encouragement helps everyone stand firm until the

end.Purposeful Questions What will you do to make sure that your heart doesn’t get

hard? Why do you think it is important for you to receive daily

encouragement? How will you go about encouraging others in the church?

2 Corinthians 8:7Scriptural Background In Acts 11:27-30 a prophet prophesied a famine. So the *disciples asked people for money for the churches in

*Judea. In 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Paul had told the Christians at

Corinth how to do this. In 2 Corinthians 8:10, they had begun but not completed itPoint of the Passage

God loves a cheerful giver.Our giving supports the body as

we reach out to a world in need of Jesus.

Purposeful Questions In what ways, do our giving

build God’s church?

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that

turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it

is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction

firmly to the very end.”

Memory Scripture

Hebrews 3:12-14

Additional Scriptures1 John 1:5-10Ephesians 2:19-20Romans 12:4-8John 17:20-26Colossians 1:18Colossians 2:18-19John 13:34-35