Lesson 14 — The Real Church
When people hear the word church, they often think of a building. But the Bible presents a deeper meaning: a community of people called by God and brought together through faith in Jesus Christ. This lesson explores what the church is, how it began, and what makes it a community of believers.
Lesson Overview
The lesson traces the idea of God’s people from Abraham’s call to the community Jesus described as His church. It examines how believers from different backgrounds are brought together through their relationship with God and their trust in Jesus. The church is presented not simply as a place of worship, but as a community redeemed through Christ and called to care for one another.
What You Will Learn
- What the biblical meaning of the word church reveals about God's people.
- How Abraham's experience illustrates being called by God.
- What Jesus meant when He spoke of building His church.
- How people from different backgrounds become part of the community of believers.
- Why Jesus' followers are called to support, care for, and pray for one another.
Bible Passages to Study
Genesis 12:1–3; Hebrews 11:8; Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:11–22; Acts 20:28; James 5:14–15.
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