The Man in the Mirror by Patrick Morley
Week 17: Chapter 16 — Church: Why Is It Important?
Read Chapter 16 of The Man in the Mirror. Key passages: Acts 2:42–47; Ephesians 4:11–16; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27.
Previewing Week 17 of The Man in the Mirror
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Morley addresses what has become an epidemic among Christian men — men who believe in Jesus but have largely disconnected from the church — and makes a compelling case for why the local church is not optional.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.How would you describe your current relationship with your local church — deeply engaged, casually attending, or increasingly detached? What has shaped that relationship over time?
2.Morley acknowledges that many men have been hurt, bored, or simply underwhelmed by church. Are any of those your experience? How have you processed those feelings — by seeking healing, by leaving, or by something else?
3.Acts 2:42–47 describes the early church as a community of devotion, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer, and generosity. How closely does your church experience resemble this picture — and what is the gap?