Here’s the Church – Week 2

(1 Corinthians 3:1-11)

The Foundation

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If Jesus is the Cornerstone…

Old Testament/Covenant -> New Testament/Covenant (Mt 5:17–18; Jn 1:9-18; Heb 9:15)

Key Question: How am I (are we) marked by grace and truth? 

Dead to Sin and Self -> Alive in Christ (2 Cor 5:17; Ro 6:1-11)

Key Question: What needs to die in me (us) and what newness of life do I (we) need to embrace to get in step with the Spirit?

One Tribe -> All Nations (Ac 2:37–39; Ga 3:28)

Key question: Who am I (are we) leaning into that isn’t like me (us)?

Exclusivity -> Inclusivity (Jn 3:17–19; Lk 5:27-32; Rev 21:5-7)

Key question: Am I (Are we) for everyone knowing Jesus through me (us)?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• Read 1 Corinthians 3:1-11. Work together as a group to describe the situation Paul is addressing to his hearers. What does Paul ultimately offer as a solution to this situation?
• In the sermon, we heard how Jesus being the cornerstone of us changes the trajectory of the church, individually and collectively. Reflect and discuss each of the questions below.

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Old Testament/Covenant -> New Testament/Covenant (Mt 5:17–18; Jn 1:9-18; Heb 9:15)

• Key takeaway: The old covenant is fulfilled. The new covenant is marked by grace and truth.
• Key Question: How am I (are we) marked by grace and truth?

Dead to Sin and Self -> Alive in Christ (2 Cor 5:17; Ro 6:1-11)

• Key takeaway: Jesus is actively recreating us in his image.
• Key Question: What needs to die in me (us) and what newness of life do I (we) need to embrace to get in step with the Spirit?

One Tribe -> All Nations (Ac 2:37–39; Ga 3:28)

• Key takeaway: Jesus unites all people.
• Key question: Who am I (are we) leaning into that isn’t like me (us)?

Exclusivity -> Inclusivity (Jn 3:17–19; Lk 5:27-32)

• Key takeaway: Jesus died for everyone.
• Key question: Am I (Are we) for everyone knowing Jesus through me (us)?