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“What is the Foundation of your Church?”

Thoughts for Today:

Now Paul switches metaphors -- moving from agriculture to construction. Jesus used similar construction concepts in Matthew 16:18: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." So did Jesus mean the church was to be built upon the man Peter, or something else?

For the answer, let's back up a couple of verses to Peter's first response in answer to Jesus' question about His identity (Matthew 16:16): "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ. Therefore, he possessed the necessary foundation upon which to build the church -- the personal identity of Jesus Christ!

The church is not built upon the number of new small group formations, outreaches to un-churched families, door to door evangelism, or even the Apostle Peter. It is built upon Jesus Christ -- our Savior, our Friend, and our Lord.

Questions to Ponder:

What foundation is your church laying? One based on modern principles of community demographics and outreach, or Jesus Christ? Which will succeed eternally?

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Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.