In this episode of our teaching series The Book, we continue tracing the major movements of Scripture by turning to the Church — the people of God, empowered by the Spirit, living on mission in the world.

We walk through Acts 2 and Ephesians 2 to explore what the early church looked like, how it functioned, and why it grew. More importantly, we ask: What would happen if we took the church seriously today?

This episode challenges common assumptions about church attendance, mission, and community, and helps us see that the church is not a building — it's a people. A movement. A mission. And it's not optional for followers of Jesus.

Speaker: Connor Guerzini

Key Topics:

• The biblical purpose of the Church

• Why mission starts with being "sent"

• What Acts 2 tells us about devotion, fellowship, meals, generosity, and power

• How we can live intentionally in our own community

• Why Jesus is the cornerstone and the Church is His tool for Kingdom work

Scriptures Referenced:

• Acts 2:42–47

• Ephesians 2:19–22

• Matthew 28:18–20

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