📖 Session 9: Church Community

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” – 1 Corinthians 12:27

🧱 The Big Idea

The church is not a building — it’s people. Being part of a local church is more than attendance; it’s participation in a spiritual family. In community, we worship, grow, serve, and carry each other’s burdens.

🏠 Why the Church Matters

Jesus didn’t just save individuals — He formed a body. Church is God’s idea, a place for equipping believers, sharing life together, and advancing the Kingdom of God on earth.

Scriptures to Reflect On:

• Hebrews 10:24-25 – “Let us not give up meeting together...”
• Acts 2:42-47 – “They devoted themselves... to fellowship and prayer...”
• Ephesians 4:11-13 – “To equip His people for works of service...”

🤝 Benefits of Church Community

• Spiritual Growth: We are sharpened and encouraged by others.
• Accountability: Being known helps us stay faithful and focused.
• Mission: Together we make an impact greater than we could alone.

🛠 Participating, Not Just Attending

The church thrives when every part of the body is active. God gives each of us gifts to use in service to others. Church is not a show to watch — it's a family to belong to and a mission to join.

🙏 Response Time

Ask the Holy Spirit:

• Am I actively part of a spiritual family?
• What gifts has God given me to serve others?
• How can I build stronger relationships in my church?

✍️ Prayer

Father, thank You for placing me in Your family. Help me see the church as You see it — a body, a family, a mission. Teach me to love, serve, and grow with others. In Jesus’ name, amen.

🪶 Journal Prompt

Write about what the church means to you. How has community shaped your walk with God? Where do you sense Him calling you to serve or connect more deeply?

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