Life Together 

The Body of Christ
Sunday - February 1st  

 This Sunday Rob Lea  brings us the talk in the latest of our EBC services. We encourage you to reflect on the bible text and join us in the prayer that follows below.

Prayer

Lord God, we are grateful that each one of us is a priority to you. Each day you bless us in so many ways showing repeatedly your great love and faithfulness.
We thank you that in response we can serve you and others as one body of committed believers to whom you have given a variety of gifts.
Lord, please forgive us for those times when we have made your church a lower priority in our lives than you want it to be.
Holy Spirit, you inspired the author of the book of Hebrews to write, ‘let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.
By your mighty power, we pray that those words will become a living reality in our lives.
We ask these thigs in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
AMEN
 
Questions to Consider

1. What is it that makes Baptist churches different to other churches and church traditions?
2. What are the significant differences between a church and a club? Are there any similarities?
3. If you are a church member, what were your reasons for becoming a member?
4. Are you aware of the content of the EBC ‘Discovering Membership Document’? If you are, are you committed to meeting the requirements of a member?
5. Thinking of the priorities in your life, where does EBC rank? What would be above it (more important) and what would be below it?
6. Thinking of ‘church life’, are you sitting in the stands, like a spectator at a football match, or are you a ‘player’ on the pitch?