Reconstructing
Lesson 3: I Will Build My Church
May 1, 2022
Matthew 16:18 “…I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.” New Living Translation
#1 JESUS IS THE FOUNDATION
Isaiah 28:16 “‘See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed. 17 I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line’” New International Version
1 Corinthians 3:10 “…But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” New International Version
#2 THIS IS HIS CHURCH
Genesis 11:4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves…” English Standard Version
Genesis 11:5 “And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of man had built.” English Standard Version
#3 WE ARE THE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
1 Peter 2:5 You [believers], like living stones, are being built up into a spiritual house for a holy and dedicated priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices [that are] acceptable and pleasing toGod through Jesus Christ. Amplified Bible
Ephesians 4:12 “…Equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ…” English Standard Version
#4 WE BUILD HIS CHURCH TOGETHER
Haggai 1:7 Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. 8 Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord. 9 You looked for much, and behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why? declares the Lord of hosts. Because of my house that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house. English Standard Version
#5 LIVING STONES LIVE ON MISSION