State of the Church Address (North Campus)

Ephesians 1:22, 4:15–16; Colossians 1:18, 2:10

Why is easier to submit to some authorities than others?

Why is it often difficult for you to personally submit to Christ's authority?

What does it mean when we say that Jesus is the Head of the Church?

How does He exercise His headship?

What are the practical implications of those teachings when it comes to holding your leaders accountable or deciding where to be a member of a local church?

Based on the texts you have reviewed, why is it incorrect for someone to claim to be part of the church (the body of Christ) but not recognize Christ as the authority in his life?

What are the implications of the church's authority in Christ on...
• completing the Great Commission?
• the believer who thinks he has no need for the church?
• the idea that "church" is a place, a social organization, or a hobby?

From the stories shared on Sunday, we can see that obeying Jesus' Words to His church results in her flourishing. This is also true in the lives of individual members of Jesus' Church. Does anyone have stories of Jesus doing incredible things through your obedience to Him?

If we struggle to identify those stories, it may mean that we aren't walking in obedience. What areas of your life do you struggle in submission to King Jesus?

Announcements:

Communion: Sunday, March 18th.
We encourage all of the rGroups to take that week off from your Bible discussion, and instead do one of the following:
• Serve together as a group
• Host a party (with food) and invite others to come hang out with you.
• As a group, go be a part of something else going on in the city.

Night of Worship: Good Friday, March 30th, 7pm at South Fork Campus

Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 1st. Who are you bringing to church with you?

This Week's Prayer Topic: Women and Mothers
The role of women in the home and in society is indispensable. We feel the pains of womanhood left undone in our society. Let's ask God to make our church a city on a hill in this regard. May our women be examples that set the standard for the women around them.