PART OF ONE BODY IN CHRIST

December 16
Lesson 3

PART OF ONE BODY IN CHRIST

DEVOTIONAL READING: Romans 12:3–8

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4:1–16

KEY VERSES

"There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism." — Ephesians 4:4, 5


LESSON AIMS

After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:
1. Identify the source, expression, and result of unity in the body of Christ.
2. Compare and contrast the unity of the body of Christ with the sense of fellowship expressed in nonreligious groups.
3. Identify one’s own role in the body of believers and make a commitment to fulfill that role in a manner that helps the body grow.




LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction
      A.      Selfish Gifts
      B.      Lesson Background
          I.      Called to Unity (EPHESIANS 4:1–6)
      A.      Hard Work (vv. 1–3)
      The President and the Rabbit
      B.      Grand Scope (vv. 4–6)
          II.      Called to Service (EPHESIANS 4:7–16)
      A.      Giving to Equip the Church (vv. 7–12)
      B.      Loving to Grow the Body (vv. 13–16)
      Christian Multitasking
Conclusion
      A.      Giving Ourselves
      B.      Prayer
      C.      Thought to Remember


The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 138.