SERMON NOTES:
What is TOGETHER?
Ephesians 2 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
Why does TOGETHER Matter?
Because BELONGING matters! ……… to God and to us.
1 Peter 2 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession
(a people belonging to God) that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Exodus 19 then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’
Isaiah 43 “the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.”
1 Corinthians 6 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;20 you were bought at a price.
Who do I believe I belong to?
Who (or what) do I act like I belong to?
When we trust and believe we belong to God then we belong TOGETHER with one another!
We are not alone anymore!
Study Guide
Solitude, Scripture & Prayer
Find a quiet place and 15 minutes.
Solitude – Spend TWO minutes quietly alone. Take some deep breaths… Just be… … …Ask, “Holy Spirit, speak to me through Your Word!”
Scripture – Read slowly, out loud if possible, listen, reread, dwell, notice words & phrases you are drawn to & return there! (Sermon notes may help with understanding, but don’t stop there.)
Keep asking, “Jesus, what are You saying? Why this word this day?
What are You asking me to believe about You and about me?
How do I join You today on Your mission and in my transformation?”
Prayer – Let your conversation with God flow from what He is saying then talk about what you notice is on your heart and also on your list.
Finish - Spend TWO minutes again with God
The readings this week:
Monday – Ephesians 2:19-22
Tuesday – Ephesians 4:1-7
Wednesday – Exodus 19:1-11
Thursday – 1 Corinthians 6:17-20
Friday – Isaiah 43:1-7
Saturday – Psalm 1
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