There we found brothers and sisters and were invited to stay a week with them. And so we came to Rome. Now the brothers and sisters from there had heard the news about us and had come to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage. When we entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself with the soldier who guarded him. Acts 28:14–16 CSB
The church matters because it is a
There we found brothers and sisters and were invited to stay a week with them. Acts 28:14 CSB
For through faith you are all sons of God in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26 CSB
• If God is your Father and God is my Father, then that makes us a family of faith.
There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male and female; since you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 CSB
The church matters because it is a fellowship of
The Christians recognized one another by secret marks and signs, loving one another almost before they are acquainted. –Celsus
Now the brothers and sisters from there had heard the news about us and had come to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns. Acts 28:15a CSB
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3–4 CSB
The church matters because it is a fellowship of
When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took
I often realize that I need the church far more than the church needs me. –Pastor Stan
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. Matthew 16:18 CSB
Memory Verse:
Through faith you are all sons of God in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26 CSB
Next Steps:
• This week I will build my faith by inviting others to join me in worship next Sunday.
• This week I will strengthen my love for Emmanuel Church by joining together with my brothers and sisters for 3rd Base.
• This week I will offer encouragement to other believers that need encouraging.