Week 2: Barriers to Unity in the Church

In this lesson, we will examine the most common barriers that threaten unity within the body of Christ. While God has already created unity through Christ, Scripture makes clear that unity must be protected and kept. Drawing primarily from Ephesians 4 and supporting New Testament texts, this study identifies attitudes and behaviors—such as pride, selfishness, immaturity, and unresolved conflict—that quietly fracture the church from within. The goal of this lesson is not to assign blame, but to help believers recognize these dangers honestly and respond with humility, patience, and renewed commitment to one another.