Ekklesia -- Jesus Said He Would Build What? Part 1 with Hope Taylor (Ep 5)

It's stunning what Jesus said: "I will build my EKKLESIA." It was a secular Greek concept and word. The Romans adopted it as well. The meaning is a called-out assembly of citizens who gather. Their objective was to bring the rule and culture of the emperor to a new area.Is Jesus looking for his church to colonize the earth with his world ... the Kingdom of God? If so, this is much bigger than attending church.----more----See show notes page for this episode on JesusSmart.com JESUS SMART: THE PODCASTClick to receive the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releasesWe’re resolved that Jesus Christ is the most brilliant person to walk the planet! He knows how life works best. And the future belongs to him ... and those who follow him.Stellar guests are on the docket. And we’ll be questing after Kingdom themes -- what Jesus taught and modeled.Be smart. Subscribe and stay connected with your favorite podcast platform. Visit JesusSmart.com.