Be The Church

 SERIES: GODLY LIVING IN A FOREIGN WORLD
MESSAGE: Be The Church
TEXT: 1 Peter 2:4–8
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The Church

   • The founder of the Church. (V. 4, 6a)
     (Mat. 16:18)

   • The foundation of the Church. (V. 4)
     (1 Cor. 1:23–24, 3:11)

   • The formation of the Church. (V. 5a)
     (Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 12:18)

   • The function of the Church. (V. 5b) 

     • You are a Priest. (Exo. 19:4–6; Rev. 1:6)

     • You are to offer sacrifices. 
       (Rom. 12:1–2; Eph. 5:1–2; Heb. 13:5; Phil. 4:18; Heb. 13:16)

2. The Choice (Vv. 6–8)

   • Believers

   • Unbelievers

3. The Consequences

   • Life (V. 6b, 7)

   • Death (V. 8)
     (Acts 4:8–12)

  Take-Away Questions:

1. What is your relationship with Jesus Christ?

2. What is your relationship with His Church?

3. Are you obediently serving Him?

4. What sacrifices (acts of worship) are pleasing to Him?

5. Are you believing or disbelieving Jesus? Are you obeying Him?