Beyond the Weekend: EPIC
Stories of Trust, Failure and Faith That Point to Jesus
What does it look like to believe God, not just believe in God? This fall, we're diving into the raw, unfiltered stories of biblical heroes who wrestled with doubt, took dangerous detours, and discovered that trusting God means following him even when you can't see the outcome. Their epic journeys of trust, failure and faith all point to the ultimate hero—Jesus.
Key Messaging Points:
- There's a difference between believing in God and believing God
- God speaks in life's detours and disruptions
- Wrestling with God transforms us
- Trusting God means obeying before you see the outcome
- Every story of human struggle points to Jesus
Question 41: Members of the Body
Read:Romans 12:3-8 Listen: Romans 12
Question: What do members of the body of Christ do?
Answer: Members of the body of Christ recognize the value of all members in the body and humbly use their gifts to build up the body and fulfill God’s mission.
“Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Romans 12:4-5
Paul writes to believers in Rome, explaining their individual roles within the larger body of Christ. He uses the metaphor of a physical body to illustrate how each believer has a unique function but belongs to all the others. Paul explains that just as body parts have different purposes but work together for the health of the whole body, individuals in the church have different gifts and responsibilities from the Holy Spirit but must function together for the church’s health. Every member of the body has a purpose and responsibilities and needs other members to grow and function to fulfill God’s mission for the church.
We continue to play vital roles in the body of Christ. Every member has a purpose and responsibilities within the church body. They could be commitments to participate, serve, share spiritual gifts or give financially. Through each member’s gifts, God uses the church to be the agent of his redemptive plan. God sends us out to participate in his work of redemption. The church is God’s mission in the world. Actively using our gifts to build up the body is the privilege, responsibility and joy of being a Christ follower.
TODAY: Reflect on how you participate in the church’s mission. Consider what gifts God has given you and commit to one specific way you can use them to serve the body of Christ. Read more about the church in our We Believe document HERE.
