Servanthood

I. Training Objective: List specific projects that need to be handled in a serving attitude. Begin to do it.

II. Definition: Bondservant-one who voluntarily dedicates himself to the service of God and others.

III. Scripture

A. Matthew 24:45-51 Stewardship
B. Luke 12:35-48 Much given, much required.
C. Luke 16:10-13 Faithful servant entrusted with true riches.
D. II Corinthians 4:5 Bondservants
E. Matthew 20:26-28 Servant is the greatest of all.
F. John 12:26 Honored by God

IV. How to serve:

A. Romans 7:6 In the Spirit.
B. Romans 12:11 Fervently (bubbly)
C. Galatians 5:13 Through love.
D. I Timothy 4:6-7 Unto Christ.
E. I Peter 5:5-6 Humbly

V. Jesus-our example (John 13:1-17)

A. Jesus Christ looked for needs.
B. Jesus Christ saw needs.
C. Jesus Christ met needs.

VI. Questions

A. Who do I need to serve? How?
B. How can I serve at home? School? Church?
C. Who do I have the hardest time serving? Why?
D. Am I faithful in little things now?
E. What am I going to do about it immediately?

VII. Memory Verse: II Corinthians 4:5

VIII. Reading: Called to Serve by Ray Hoo (NavPress)
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