Jesus did not establish his church as a spectator's fort. Jesus did not establish his church

so that people might go to be entertained. No and a million know. Jesus Christ establish his church

so that he may be the object, the sole object of worship. He established his church so that he may be the heart and the core of our affection.

Welcome to Leaving the Way with passionate Bible teacher and culture expert Dr. Michael Youssef, the author of more than 50 books.

In fact, I hope you've read or ordered an unholy alliance. That's his most recent.

Get your copy of an unholy alliance, or any, of Dr. Yousef's available books, at

ltw.org, or call a ministry representative at 866-626-4356. Now in just a moment, the first episode in Dr.

Yusef's encouraging series called I Belong. You'll quickly come to understand that being part of the church

is much more than where

you attend on any given week.

It's about who you are in Christ.

This relevant practical series will help you comprehend and navigate the challenging

face of the modern church and see that the church is God's way to challenge and grow you in your

affection for him. So join me now in listening to Dr. Michael Yousuff as he begins today's

message, I belong to Christ.

On an afternoon of an Australian summer day back in 1971, I entered into my home church back in Sydney from the side door following my pastor, Ken Churchwood.

And as I stood facing the altar at a certain point where certain tune began to play,

can ask me to turn around and look at the back of the church.

And there, at that moment, it's been an overcast day.

The sun shone through the side window.

And I looked down the aisle and I saw the flower girl and then there was a bridesmaid, but neither

of them really took as much of a glance from me.

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