Family Day 13: A spiritual church
Today's Scripture
"You also, like living stone, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." -1 Peter 2:5 (NIV)
Additional Scripture
Acts 2:41-47
Supplies
- Thank-you cards
- Pens
Reflect on the Word
You are the church! The church is so much more than a building or service - the church is people who follow Jesus. That means wherever we go, the church goes! In the Old Testament, God's Spirit dwelled with His people in the temple. But when Jesus paid the price for our sins, God poured out His Spirit for all believers, anywhere they are. That Spirit now lives in us. We are carriers of teh presence of God.
Read Acts 2:41-47. Encourage everyone to pay close attention to new ways to describe the church. After reading, share what you learned about the church.
How is the church in Acts 2 similar to the church today? How is it different? One of the ways we can operate as God's church is to provide encouragement and prayer to our own local church community. Consider writing a thank-you card or blessing note to a volunteer, pastor, peer or another family from your church.
Digital resource
What is the church? After reading the story in Acts 2, check out the video from LifeKids!