12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:12 & 27
Q & A：
- How did early Christians in the first century start church? Do you know where they met and what they did when they came together as a body of Christ? Let’s discuss the concept of “fellowship” and how your understanding of it has evolved over time. Let’s also compare the way early believers met as a church with how Christians meet today. What are the main differences, and what lessons can we learn from the early believers in terms of their manner and attitude when coming together? (Acts 2:42, 4:32, 34-35, 6:1-7）
- Which ministry did you serve at the local church in your home country? Which ministry have you been serving at ICS if you make ICS as your home church in Shanghai? Discuss the three main reasons that prevent Christians from serving in the local church. Are there any other reasons that may prevent Christians from serving and how can these be overcome? (2 Cor 12:9; Pro 16:18; Gal 3:26-28; John 15:5-6)
- Apart from the three reasons given in the Sunday sermon for why Christians need to serve in the local church, let’s discuss other reasons for serving in the local church. (James 2:18, 26; Matt 22:37-39; 1Cor 12:27; Rom 12:4-6)