Context Questions:

• Where did the Greek word in the New Testament for "church" come from?
• What are the two main cultural contexts that influence Christians in the New Testament?

Key Points

• The Church was stepping into the archetypal story of Israel. (1 Peter 2:9-10, Galatians 3:7-9)
• Israel wasn't the only people God loved and extended salvation to; they were just the people God picked for a special job)in the world. (Genesis 12, Exodus 19)

What were the covenant people of God called to?

• Preserve what is true, good, and beautiful.
• Be a light among the nations.
• Be a blessing to the world.

Do-it-yourself spirituality doesn't build hospitals, orphanages, and universities—churches do.

Christ has called himself the head of his EKKLESIA and promised that He will see it through to the completion of its mission.

Reflection question

• What are some of the best examples you've seen of our church doing what God has called his EKKLESIA to do?