Stand Firm in the Unity of the Cross

Dividing walls sometimes exist among God’s people. In this week’s passage, Paul addresses the original dividing wall separating Jewish and Gentile believers. He shows us that because Christ’s reconciling work on the cross has broken down every dividing wall between Christians, we must live as one people reconciled to God and indwelt by the Holy Spirit.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Way We Were

II. The Way We Are

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1. What are some modern day dividing walls that exist among Christians today?

2. Why do you think divisions and hostility can easily develop between groups of Christians today? How can we combat those tendencies and live out the unity Christ purchased?

3. Do you currently have any relationships with fellow believers that are broken or divided? What walls exist between you and how can you start tearing them down this week through repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation?

4. What practical steps can you take this week to build relationships with believers different than you (racially, politically, generationally, etc.) to demonstrate the unity of the church?

5. How should the truth that the church is the dwelling place of God impact how we view, speak about, and interact with our local church? Does this reality motivate you to greater commitment to the church?