Application Questions
1. What has been the relationship between you and a local church in the past? Would you describe this relationship as an obligation and requirement, or as an option and matter of personal preference?
2. “The local church makes a reality (Church as family) tangible.” What do you think of this statement? Have you ever thought about the connection between the people at your local church and the broader body of Christ?
3. In what ways do you see the local church as a necessity in your life? In what ways can your presence and involvement be considered a necessity to the local church?