Air Date: Jul. 30, 2024Why Going to Church Really Matters

🎙️ Episode Overview:

Turning 18, graduating high school, and starting your journey into adulthood are pivotal moments. Amid new choices and responsibilities, have you considered the role of church in your future? In this episode of Be the 25, we explore why staying connected to a church community can support you through this transitional period and beyond.

🎧 Key Points Discussed:

• Pivotal Time in Life: The transition from high school to adulthood is filled with newfound freedoms and decisions. Among them, deciding whether to continue attending church is crucial.
• Jesus’ Example: Jesus regularly attended religious services even as a young adult, setting an example for us to follow.
• Jesus Created the Church: Jesus established the church as a place for believers to gather, worship, and support one another. He expects us to be there.
• Importance of Church Community: Church isn’t just a building; it’s a community where believers worship, learn, and support each other.
• Hebrews 10:24-25: The Bible encourages us not to give up meeting together, emphasizing the importance of community for spiritual growth.
• Challenges of Not Attending Church: Isolating yourself from a faith community can be detrimental to your spiritual journey.

📖 Scripture References:

• Luke 2:22, 2:41-42, 4:16
• Matthew 13:54, 16:18
• Mark 6:1-2
• Acts 2:47, 20:7
• Hebrews 10:24-25
• 2 Corinthians 15:5
• 1 John 2:19

🙌 Action Steps:

• Consider how you will prioritize church in your new routine.
• Reflect on Jesus’ example and why He created the church – for you to be in.
• Make an intentional decision to attend and participate in a church community.