The Devotional to End All DevotionalsSample

The Church is made up of all those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from the consequences of sin. Together, they carry out God’s ministry and mission here on earth. God’s Church is world-wide, but it is broken down into smaller groups that take the form of the local church so its members can function more effectively and support one another on a more personal level. Each church member has a distinct function within the church, but we function as a whole. We need each other in order to be complete.

Jesus founded the Church. In the Bible, He is called the Head, the Cornerstone, and the Bridegroom of the Church, all terms that illustrate His intricate and intimate involvement in the Church and the Church’s complete dependence on Him in order to function in a God-pleasing way. 

Use one or more of the following methods to study today’s passage as appropriate and helpful: God Follower, Target, or CUT. 

Thank God for the encouragement of His Church and the opportunity to cooperate with your brothers and sisters in Christ as a member of a local church body.