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Week Four: Identities of a disciple - Servant

The goal of this session is that the person will grow in their understanding of serving & embrace it as a lifestyle.

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Meeting Outline

Scriptures
Philippians 2:1-11 John 13:1-17 Mark 10:35-45 Galatians 5:13 2 Cor 5:14-15
Discussion Questions
  • How had your week been spiritually? / What is God Teaching you ?
  • What does it look like to embrace the lifestyle of a servant?
  • What is the purpose of serving? Why is serving a big deal in the kingdom of God?
  • Read Philippians 2:1-11. What does this teach us about being a servant?
  • What do (V).3-4 teach us about the motivation of our service?
  • Why does Jesus care about our motivation in serving?
  • What was the mindset of Christ? How can we learn from it?
  • Read John 13:1-17. What does this teach us about being a servant?
  • How would you respond if Jesus were to wash your feet?
  • Would you have washed Judas’ feet? Why does Jesus?
  • How is humble service a picture of the gospel to an unbelieving world?
  • Read Mark 10:35-45. What does this teach us about being a servant?
  • Who did Jesus say would be the greatest in the kingdom?
  • How would your life change if you truly believed the greatest thing you could do is serve?
  • Read Galatians 5:13. What does this teach us about being a servant?
  • What does it look like to indulge the flesh rather than humbly serve and love others?
  • Read 2 Cor 5:14-15. What does this teach us about being a servant?
  • What compels us to serve God? How do we resist living for ourselves?
  • What is one area of your life where you can become a better servant?
  • What are some action steps to begin taking to help you in becoming a faithful servant? 

Example:

  • Start serving at church.
  • Having a servant heart at work.
  • Serving your spouse.

Going Deeper

Application

Common Misconceptions

  • Address Common Misconceptions.
  • People see serving as something to do, not a person to become. 
  • People see serving God as a “have to” duty not a “get to” privilege.
  • People miss the connection between our heart and our service. Our willingness to serve is an incredible indicator of our heart before God.
  • People base their ability to serve on their own ability, repute, or experience rather than trusting the Spirit in them.
  • People feel disqualified to serve God because of their past. God doesn’t call the qualified. He qualifies the called.

Common Next Steps

  • People recognize their need to grow into a servant & embrace the lifestyle of serving. 
  • People engage in serving in the church.
  • People engage in serving at home.
  • People engage in serving in the community and around the world. 
Links/Downloads
Lessons from Jesus on how to serve others Serving without Sinking by John Hindley

Additional Resources

Further Study

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Links/Downloads