Grace Place Sermon Questions

Icebreaker: What is your most treasured right as an American? What responsibility goes along with that right? Overview: We cherish our rights as American citizens. We even have a Bill of Rights which guarantees our personal freedoms and preserves the rights of the states and the people. This week as we refresh our understanding of the fundamentals of our Christian faith, we look at the rights and responsibilities of the Body of Christ – the Church. It is uplifting to remember our rights as Children of God in His Body but along with those rights come sobering responsibilities. Discussion: Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, 13:1-13. Ekklesia, the Greek word translated “church” in the New Testament, never refers to a building or structure. An ekklesia was a gathering of people. It meant those whom He brought together and called by His name. The people of God. – Chuck Colson Rights: How do we become a member of the Body of Christ – the church? Why is being a pa...

T he following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached at the Grace Place on Sunday, July 24, 2011, by Pastor Kathy Tack.  To get the most from these questions, go to www.graceplaceonline.us and listen to the sermon first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as a basis for a small group study.  For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us . Explore: As a citizen of the United States, how do you feel when you hear our National Anthem? What rights do you enjoy as a citizen of the United States? What responsibilities do you have as a citizen of the United States? Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:1-9, 19 Excavate: What is life like for a citizen of the world? How does a person become a citizen of the Kingdom of God? How does one’s life differ once he/she becomes a citizen of the K...