Brick By Brick, Part 1: Build Each Other Up
September 8, 2024

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Message Review

As followers of Jesus, we are called to "build each other up in love" as the body of Christ. To do this, we must have meaningful relationships with one another. However, meaningful relationships don't happen by accident. They are built brick by brick. But before we build anything, a firm foundation is essential.

Main Point: Meaningful relationships don’t just happen; they’re built brick by brick.

Scripture References: Ephesians 4:15-16; Colossians 3:8-12, 14; John 3:30

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Ephesians 4:17-24. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was the author’s original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon, and why?

  • What is something in your life that you have gotten good at over time, for example, woodworking? What did it take to get better?

  • Why do you think finding and maintaining relationships that help you take next steps to follow Jesus is difficult?

  • Why is it important to have meaningful relationships within the church to remain unified as the body of Christ? What happens if we don’t have these relationships?

  • Read Ephesians 4:15-16 as a group. According to the Apostle Paul in this passage, what is the importance of building each other up in love?

  • What does the Apostle Paul say we need to discard to establish a strong foundation for authentic relationships?

  • What types of things do we need to clothe ourselves with to create a strong foundation?

  • Read John 3:30 (NLT) as a group. How do we allow God to become greater in our lives to build a foundation for meaningful relationships?

  • In what areas of your life does Jesus need to become greater so that you can build others up in love?

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