To understand the Lord better and what he expects of his followers, then we need to understand what Scripture teaches about the church--the community of believers he left behind. The Ekklesia of Christ will bless you as you seek to be salt and light to your community. It will invigorate you with the exhilarating message of the kingdom of God. It will empower you to fulfill the mission that God has entrusted to his people. The Berean Study Series is a practical resource, consisting of a series of videos and corresponding study guides (available as a pdf file or printed book) for each lesson. Each 25-minute video message can stand on its own or be used as a springboard for class discussion. To download the videos, see http: //www.hcu.edu/berean-study-series/2015-berean-study-series/. These lessons have been designed to strengthen your Bible study curriculum. How? Use this resource as a congregational summer series or plug the video series in for a quarter of study in an adult Bible class or personal devotion time. May God bless you in your daily walk as you apply the teachings of Christ with much thought and practice.