Worship Christ Together

Hebrews 10:24-25

KEY QUESTION: Why should we prioritize Sunday worship in the local church?

1. The gathered church is the heavenly presence of Christ, revealed on the earth.  Ephesians 1:19-23, 2:4-6 / Hebrews 12:18-29

Authority: Matt. 18:15-20 / 1 Cor. 5:4-5

Temple: 1 Ptr. 2:4-5, 9-10 / 1 Cor. 3:16-17 / 2 Cor. 6:16 / Eph. 2:18-22

2. Here God has promised to meet us and minister to us.

Ordinary Means of Grace

Word: Rom. 10:17 / 2 Tim. 4:1-5 / 2 Tim. 3:16 / Rom. 10:14-15

Prayer: Phil. 4:6-7 / Eph. 6:18 / 1 Jhn. 5:14-15

Baptism & Communion: Matt. 28:19-20 / Eph. 4:1-5 / 1 Cor. 10:16-17, 11:23-26

Communal Life of the Church  Col. 3:15-17 / Eph. 4:11-13 / Gal. 6:9-10

3. The pattern has been set by your God. Genesis 2:2-3 / Deuteronomy 5:12-15 / John 20:1, 19 / Acts 2:4, 20:7