2.What is a picture of truly serving one another?
Douleuo = serve; Doulos = servant
The Lord Jesus as THE Servant (Philippians 2:7; Mark 10:44-45; John 13:1-17)
3.A true servant…
Puts others before himself
Proactively meets the needs of others
Willingly sacrifices for others
Draws attention to others, not himself
Perseveres even when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, and/or unenjoyable
Embraces the truth of ultimate service to God
4.What is a picture of truly serving one another?
Douleuo = serve; Doulos = servant
The Lord Jesus as THE Servant (Philippians 2:7; Mark 10:44-45; John 13:1-17)
Serving one another emphasizes us as servants, not other believers as our masters
**Serving rather than being served is a beautiful reproduction of Christ
5.What is God’s provision for truly serving one another?
Serving one another in liberty (v.1-13)
--the opportunity for serving
Serving one another through love (v.13-15)
--the motivation for serving
Serving one another by the Spirit (v.16-26)
--the ability for serving
**God’s gracious provision transforms serving one another into an exciting privilege
6.What are some practical ways of serving one another?
-Smile
-Babysit
-Hold the door, give up seat
-Assist with chores
-Spend time visiting
-Sit with someone different
-Discover needs
-Choose to sacrifice
-Attend a work day/project
-Let them go ahead
-Reach out to lonely
-Pick up litter
-Share financially, etc.
-Be available
7.What are some practical ways of serving one another?
-Provide a ride
-Pray with or for someone
-Invite to a meal or coffee
-Give a compliment
-Send a card, text, e-mail…
-Volunteer in a ministry
-Introduce strangers
-Brag on someone else
-Ask questions and listen
-Start or join a prayer group
-Express appreciation
-Ask about sermon’s impact
-Encourage by attendance
-Use skills and gifts
8.What are some practical ways of serving one another?
-Admonish one another
-Bear with one another
-Put one another first
-Communicate through songs
-Forgive one another
-Love one another
-Serve your gift to one another
9.What are some practical ways of serving one another?
**Create your own list of concrete and creative ways to serve one another this week and beyond
10.“…through love SERVE one another.”
11.Make me a servant, humble and meek;Lord let me lift up those who are weak.And may the prayer of my heart always be, Make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today.