Next Level Guide 06.18.23

I Love Jesus, But I Don’t Need the Church

What are some things that you “love”, but you really don’t need?

Have you ever found yourself in a dangerous situation and didn’t realize it was dangerous until later?

Study

Read Matthew 16:13-20
Who do the people say the Son of Man is? List a few examples of people you know and who they say Jesus is.

What did Jesus promise about the Church?

How does the truth of Peter’s confession influence our carrying out of the Great Commission?

How does Jesus’ comments about the church in 16:18 also influence the way we carry out the Great Commission?

What’s Next

“The church is Jesus’ chosen instrument to rescue the world.” How does that change the way you look at the church?

What are some ways that God is using First Church to rescue the world? How are you specifically partnering with the church?

What is something that you are excited about when it comes to the church?