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If you were to ask someone who does not go to church - Is the church important?” we would get a wide range of
answers.
• Some would say the church is not important.
• Some would say it is a nice place to visit on rainy days.
• Some would say it reminds them of their childhood.
But we need to show the world around us that the church is important because it reveals Christ, even as Christ
reveals God in human flesh.
The church is important because God has left it here to reveal His Son to the world, even as Jesus revealed God
when He was on this earth. We are the current expression of Jesus Christ in the world until He comes.

Let’s Practice…

1. Please define what it means to “Not be quarrelsome.”

2. Explain how the love for riches can become a problem for a pastor.

3. Why is it important that a pastor not be a recent convert?

4-7. Suggest four questions that should be asked of every elder to determine if he is qualified to serve.

8. What is the Greek word for deacon, and what does it mean?

Let’s get Personal…

Activity: All Christians are called to serve others! List some ways you serve others in your church and in your
community:

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