“The Foundation of Christ’s Church” October 1

“The Foundation of Christ’s Church” - Matthew 16:13-20 

Scripture Readings: 1 Peter 2:4-5 4; Ephesians 2:19-20

I.        Who is the Messiah, and our Relationship with Him

a.       Matthew 16:13-14 (Dueteronomy 18:18; Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2, Isaiah 53:5;

b.       Matthew 15-17 (Matthew7:21-23: James 1:19; John 6:44; John 16:7-11)

Question: Who is Jesus to my friends, family, spouse, coworkers?

Question: Who is Jesus to Me?

II.      The foundation of His Church

a.       Matthew 16:18-19 (Isaiah 44:8; Acts 4:11-12; 1 Peter 2:4-6; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Ephesians 2:19-20; Revelations 21:14; Matthew 16:19; John 16:12-13; John 20:22-23

III.   Christ’s Church, and the Church Today

a.       Matthew 16:19 (Matthew 18; John 20:23, Acts 2:1-47; Acts 15:7-10)

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