As we launch our new sermon series Being Church, Pastor Gabe kicks us off by asking the question why church? And in our text from Ephesians we find that it is in Christ's blood bought church we are given an unshakeable identity, joined to a formative community, and given an enduring purpose.

Digging Deeper Questions:

When you think of the word "church" what comes to mind for you?

Why church? Why are you part of the church? Or not?

How does the identity of being a saint in christ, shape your daily life? does it? could it?

Have you ever had someone speak the truth in love towards you? How did that go? You ever speak it to someone else?

What role do you see yourself playing as Christ builds his church?