Application Questions:

1. What is the Church? How would you normally define and describe it?

2. Why is it important to understand the Church in relation to Jesus? How does the image of the Church as Jesus’ bride convey His affection and the Church’s worth to you?

3. Why does the Church exist? What are some answers you’ve heard to that question? How does seeing the Church’s purpose as directed toward Jesus reshape how you approach and engage in the life of the Church?