Title: Church Fusion
Passage: Ephesians 2:11-3:13
Speaker: Steve Howell (Associate Minister)

Use the following questions based on today’s sermon as a starting point for spiritual discussions with your family or a small group of Christian friends this week.

Fellowship—Relationship with a Purpose

• Which friend of yours is the most different from you? In what ways (personality, interests, humor, heritage)?
• How do you overcome the differences to make your relationship thrive?

Growth—Thinking About Spiritual Matters

• Read Ephesians 2:11-12. Why was there such a division between the Jews and the Gentiles? Consider the religious and culture distinctions.
• In Acts 10:44-48, God demonstrates that Gentiles can receive the gifts of salvation and the Holy Spirit. Why, then, would some still find it difficult to associate and worship together?
• What divisions do we face within the church (moral, theological, cultural, community, etc)? How do these form a barrier to spiritual unity?
• How does Jesus help create unity amidst division? (see Ephesians 2:13 and following). What are the points on which we should find agreement?
• Who in your church experience has demonstrated this spirit of unity? How did they help create peace in the church?
• Are you a person who promotes peace and unity within the body? If not, what stands in your way? If so, how can you help others to share your approach?

Prayer – Taking Your Thoughts to God

• Pray for those who are different from you in the church. Ask God to bless them and reveal his riches in Christ. Pray for a spirit of unity with these brothers and sisters.
• Thank God for including you in His family!