EPISODE 0117 | The Spiritual Family of God
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0117
The Church isn’t just a building—it’s the family of God, designed to bring transformation to a broken world. In this episode, we explore what it means to be part of the Ekklesia, the Spirit-filled community where true belonging happens. Jesus established the Church as the light of the world, a place where faith is lived out together. Learn why faith is personal but never private, how being planted in a spiritual family is essential for growth, and why God’s plan for the world has always been His Church.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ The Church as Ekklesia—a Spirit-filled community, not just a place.
✔️ Why Jesus calls us the light of the world (Matthew 5:14).
✔️ The difference between me church and we church.
✔️ Faith is personal but never private—we are called into God’s family.
✔️ How Jesus redefined family, calling His disciples His brothers and sisters.
✔️ The importance of being planted in a church for spiritual growth.
Key Scriptures:
📖 Matthew 5:14-16 – The Church as the light of the world.
📖 Matthew 12:46-50 – Jesus redefines family in a radical way.
📖 John 3:5-6 – Being born again means entering a spiritual family.
📖 Matthew 16:13-18 – Jesus builds His Church on the foundation of faith.
📖 Psalm 68:6 – God places the lonely in families.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 The Church isn’t optional—it’s God’s plan for a hurting world.
🔹 Faith isn’t just about personal belief; it thrives in community.
🔹 Spiritual family is where transformation happens through connection, growth, and purpose.
🔹 God calls us to shift from a consumer mindset (me church) to a contributing one (we church).
The Church is more than an institution—it’s the family God places us in so we can grow, serve, and shine His light to the world.
Resources
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