Origins of the Church (January 28, 2024)
Unit Theme: The Church
January 28, 2024 (Lesson 9)
ORIGINS OF THE CHURCH
- Old Testament Roots (Acts 7:37-38; Deuteronomy 4:9-14; Psalm 22:22-25)
- Prayerfully Awaiting the Father’s Promise (Acts 1:1-5)
- The Twelve Apostles (Acts 1:12-26)
Central Truth: The Church has always been part of God’s plan.
Focus: Consider and appreciate the Church’s Old Testament roots and New Testament origin.
Evangelism Emphasis: Evangelism is an essential part of the Church’s mission.
Golden Text: “Being assembled together with them, [Jesus] commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father” (Acts 1:4)
Daily Devotions
Monday – God’s Glory Fills the Tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-38)
Tuesday – God’s Glory Fills the Temple (2 Chronicles 7:1-6)
Wednesday – Corporate Worship Restored in Jerusalem (Ezra 3:1-7)
Thursday – Jesus Builds the Church (Matthew 16:13-18)
Friday – Jesus Loves the Church (Ephesians 5:25-27)
Saturday – Jesus Directs the Church (Colossians 1:15-18)