Unfinished: Church

We’re still UNFINISHED.

Jesus is not finished with us yet. As we look back to the beginnings of the Christian Church, we are reminded how he works in us and through us to change the world.

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Check out Sunday’s message above, then, continue the conversation with the reading plan and resources below.

This week, we’re reading selections of scripture from Sunday’s teaching. You might follow the plan below or simply read it through multiple times this week.

  • Monday: Matthew 16:13-18

  • Tuesday: Acts 1

  • Wednesday: Acts 2

  • Thursday: 1 Corinthians 12 

  • Friday: John 17:6-26

  • Saturday: Romans 12

You may also consider reading through the entire Book of Acts. It tells the story of how the Christian Church got its start. The whole thing will take a total of 2 ½ hours to read.

Check out the resources used in this week’s teaching, as well as books you can explore if you’d like to dive deeper into our conversation.

  • Acts For Everyone, by N.T. Wright 

  • Story of God Bible Commentary: Acts, by Dean Palmer 

  • Water From A Deep Well, by Gerald L. Sittser

  • Opening Day, by Jonathan Eig

  • Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus, by Ann Spangler

  • The Bible Project video on The Book of Acts

  1. As you reflect on Sunday’s teaching, what stands out about the early church? What was different? What was similar?

  2. What kind of lessons can the modern church learn from ancient Jesus followers?

  3. Jesus is filled with divine power, yet he works through ordinary people to accomplish his will. why do you think he does this?

  4. What kind of work do you think Jesus has for Neighborhood Church in 2023 and beyond?