Matthew 16:13-20

The Big Idea: The Church is entirely a work of Jesus.

The most important question any human will ever answer: Who do you say Jesus is?

People Love Their Church for Five Reasons:

• The Pastor 

• The People

• The Place

• The Programs

• The Platform

Mature Christians Follow Jesus Deeper Into His Vision for the Church:

Matthew 28:16-20

Response:

• Let us pray for ECC and this transition

• Let us pray for our next Pastor

• Let us celebrate the One who is able

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's Passage: Colossians 2:1-5

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)