“God sets the lonely in families.” Psalms 68:6 7 TYPES OF CHURCHGOERS Rarely Misser Twice a Monther In-and-Outer Window Shopper Hybrider Online Regular Online Dabbler PROMISE #1 -“I will build My ” Matthew 16:18 Jesus will His church Jesus will His church Jesus will His church PROMISE #2 - “I will give you the ” Matthew 16:18-19 Jesus will you in His church Jesus will you in His church Jesus will you in His church HomeGroup Questions: Think about your earliest experience with church. What seemed strange or foreign to you? What might a newcomer to Green Valley Church with no church experience find odd? How long have you been connected to Green Valley Church? Find out who is the longest and newest in your group. Read Matthew 16:13-19 and review the outline. What stood out to you? Peter’s God-given insight (vs. 16) was that Jesus is “The Messiah, the Son of the Living God.” According to vs. 18, this truth is the bedrock of the church Jesus builds. This seems obvious at first. But how might it be possible for a church to get sidetracked in other directions? Jesus promises to build His church (vs. 18). Doug said that means He establishes, expands, and protects it. If that is the case, what role do believers play? What does it mean that He gives His disciples (us) the keys? Look at the three items mentioned in the outline under I WILL GIVE YOU THE KEYS. Which do you rely on the church for most? Being connected? Being equipped? Being used? Other? Now look at the 7 kinds of churchgoers listed at the top of the outline. If you had to classify yourself in one category, which would it be (it’s ok to pick two). How has this message challenged your engagement in church? Anything you might change? How can your group pray for you?