Ephesians 2:19-22
"...the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints..."
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. In him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God.
Ephesians 2:19-22
This passage offers a description of the church. How would you define church?
This passage uses the images of a country, a family, and a building to illustrate God’s people. Which of these images resonates the most with you? What other images would you use to illustrate?
Many of these images speak of belonging. Do you feel like you are able to belong in the community of the church? What barriers are there to belonging? Is there anyone you can help to welcome in the church?
Pray for the local church.
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
Lord God, thank you for uniting us with those in other times and places who trust in Christ and seek to obey his will. You have made us strangers no longer but pilgrims together on the way to your kingdom. Guide us closer to you and to one another in the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace, and strengthen your Church in mission and service to your world, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.