9: PLAY

Seriously, everyone gets to play.

Reflection Questions: 

• In what ways did Reclaim 9 contribute to your understanding of the ministries mentioned in Ephesians 4?

• How does an "everyone gets to play" understanding compare to your past church experiences? How has this conversation changed your view of the Body of Christ?

• Which of the five ministries mentioned in Ephesians 4:11 do you identify with?

• How do you envision contributing to the gathered/scattered work of the Church in light of your unique wiring?

Key Passages: 

• A theological summary of our unity in the Body of Christ [Eph. 4:1-6]

• APEST is an expression of Jesus’ ministries in the Body of Christ [Eph. 4: 7-11]

• APEST results in the body of Christ [Eph. 4:12-16]

• Gifts given for service [Rom. 12:4]

• Gifts given for when the Church gathers [1 Cor. 12:7]

Got Questions?

For Further Insights:

Listen to Episode 5 of the Larkcast: The Threat of Religious Help

Read Enjoying The Faithfulness Of God on the Lark Blog

Watch Episode 98 of the Larkcast on YouTube: Reclaim: Play

What’s Next?

Stepping into being the Church where you are through friendship can be a challenge. This is often due to the cultural beliefs that rise up in us, and against us, concerning leadership, communion, worship, and spiritual growth.

Our follow-up resources were designed to help you see and share what the Bible really says about these topics.

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