Small Group Questions

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Small Group Questions

SERVE- All Gave All Scott Parker May 24, 2015–1522

1. Why did He

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“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 (NLT)

1. What do you think should be the highest priorities of any church? 2. Where have you seen an example of people making sacrifices for the benefit of others? 3. Acts chapter 2 describes the early church. Read Acts 2:42-47, What priorities stuck out to you? 4. In what ways does your small group reflect the values expressed by the early church? How can you grow as a group?

We are designed to work better when we are more _________________________________________________

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“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 (NLT)

5. In what ways can you help your church become more like the early church? How would you personally contribute? 6. The people in the early church gave all to the cause. How did their sacrificial service impact the community around them? 7. As you think about your own life, what do you find difficult to give up for the sake of the kingdom of God (what do you hold onto the most)?

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“. . . Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.” James 4:2b–3 (NLT)

8. If you attended Sunday service, what is one point or observation made by Pastor Scott that impacted you in some way? 9. Have someone read Psalm 86:10-13. What do you think it means to have an undivided heart? 10. What possessions, commitments, or priorities cause your heart to be divided at times?

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“Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.” John 12:25–26 (NLT)

11. What is one way that you or your family can sacrifice something for the sake of others? 12. Spend some time praying as a group about how you can serve others together. Perhaps this is a good time to plan a service project.