The Christian Church – Zion Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday, February 1, 2026 lesson title “The Christian Church”, Background Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 4:26-32; Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:13-22; 4:4-6, 11-16; 5:22-27; 1 Timothy 3:15. Printed Passages: Mark 4:26-32; Ephesians 4:4-6, 11-16. Devotional Reading: Acts 2:42-47.

Keep in Mind: “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” (Ephesians 4:15-16, KJV)

By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Compare Paul’s understanding of spiritual gifts as presented in his letters to various churches preserved for us in the New Testament. 2. Accept the gift Christ gives. and 3. Seek reconciliation within the church and between the church and the surrounding community.