Pastor Jessica FrancavillaJune 23, 2024What does Church look like? Not just the building itself, but rather the community of people that make up the church. How do we Church? Welcome to Living Hope Williamsburg, VA. Join us again this week as Pastor Jessica Francavilla brings the message of "How to Church". Listen in as she walks through Hebrews 10:24-25. The scripture encourages believers to prioritize gathering together as a community of faith. She emphasizes mutual consideration, provoking love and good works among believers, and not neglecting regular fellowship. She discusses how instruction is rooted in the historical practice of God's people gathering together for prayer, worship, and study, both in the Old Testament and in the early church. The local church, referred to as the "ecclesia" in the New Testament, is seen as vital for spiritual growth, mutual support, and the exercise of spiritual gifts. It's not just a physical gathering but a community where believers are nurtured, equipped, and held accountable under God-ordained leadership. Thus, the New Testament places a strong emphasis on the local church as a foundational aspect of Christian life and growth.
