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Jesus followers are united in a way that transcend ethnicity, race, and political boarders. There is a unity of spirit, mission, and destiny. The scripture: Ephesians 2.11-22 The teaching: WE ARE THE NEW HUMANITY The series: WILL THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP

We are Ambassadors for Christ. Ambassadors represent their home country on foreign soil. They represent their country’s leadership and abide by the policies of their nation. The Bible says that “our citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3.20). As ambassador’s of Christ, we represent our new home country – heaven – and its king – Jesus Christ – on foreign soil – the earth (This world is not our home). The scripture: 2 Corinthians 5.17-21 The teaching: WE ARE AMBASSADOR FOR…

Not only has God called His ekklesia (church) out of the world, but places it back into the world as a royal priesthood. And although you may wonder what that is about, it is about standing in the gap for lost and needy world. We have more to say about this this Sunday. The scripture: 1 Peter 2.4-6, 9-10 The teaching: WE ARE A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD The series: WILL THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!

Household, family, belonging, home … a power image of the Church as God designed it. The scripture: Matthew 12.46-50 The teaching: WE ARE THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD The series: WILL THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!

An image of church and Savior that still speaks is that of a flock and shepherd. Jesus said: “My sheep hear My voice.” This is how we know to follow … We hear His voice. The scriptures: Psalm 23 and John 10.1-18 The teaching: WE ARE THE FLOCK OF GOD The series: WILL THE REAL CHURCH PLEASE STAND UP!