What has Jesus done to build His Church?
1. Jesus is our
2. Jesus tore down
3. Jesus us to be one body,
4. In Jesus, we are a
NOTES:
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Read Ephesians 2:11-22 and discuss:
• Why is it spiritually healthy to remember where we came from
without living there? How does forgetting our past affect the way we
view others?
• Verse 13 marks a major turning point: “But now in Christ Jesus…”
What has changed for us because of Christ, and how should that
shape our identity today? Which old labels are hardest for you to let go
of?
• Paul says, “He himself (Jesus) is our peace.” How is biblical peace
different from comfort or convenience? Can you share a time when
you experienced peace even though circumstances didn’t improve?
• Jesus broke down the “dividing wall of hostility” and killed hostility
at the cross. What are some modern “walls” that still divide Christians
today? Which ones are most tempting for you personally to rebuild?
• Paul says Jesus created “one new man” out of the two. What does
it mean for your primary identity to be “in Christ” rather than cultural,
political, or personal? How might that change the way you relate to
other believers?
• Paul describes the church as a family, a building, and a temple
where God dwells. How does viewing the church as something God
is actively building change the way we treat one another? What
responsibility does that give us toward fellow believers?
• Read Matthew 16:18. What is your big takeaway?
PERSONAL REFLECTION AND APPLICATION
Reflection: What unnecessary battles am I fighting? Choose unity over
division.
Application: Take a step toward reconciliation, connection, or
hospitality this week.