Ministry Essential: Service (Oct. 16)

Central Idea: God calls and equips every believer for a life of service.

1. You are a Priest … (Acts 2.1-4; 1 Pet 2.5)
   

2. … In the Ministry … (Eph 4.12)
   

   
   A. Shaping up the saints (12a)
   
   
   B. Doing the work of ministry (12b)
   
   
   C. Keeping the body healthy (12c)
   

3. … Designed and Equipped for Good Works (Eph 2.8-10)
   

Evaluate your participation in the following ministry essentials, with 1 being lowest and 5 being highest.

• Scripture – learn and live out God’s truth………1 2 3 4 5
• Fellowship – connect with other believers…….1 2 3 4 5
• Worship – honor and submit to God………………1 2 3 4 5
• Evangelism – talk about the Savior…………………1 2 3 4 5
• Service – bless others……………………………………..1 2 3 4 5

Questions for Personal Reflection or Group Discussion

1. Who in your life has been an example to you of one who serves others?
2. What examples from the Old and New Testaments come to mind when you think of service?
3. Read Mk 10.41-45. What do you observe about the attitude of the disciples in this passage? What do you observe about Jesus and what he taught them?
4. What attitudes keep us from serving others as God has called us to serve?
5. How do you think God has uniquely gifted you for service? How do you enjoy serving others?