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- What does it mean to worship God in spirit and truth?
- What do you notice about this passage?
- What questions does it raise for you?
- How would recognizing that God the Father is the source and object of true worship affect how we worship?
- Does the fact that worship is not limited to a geographical location minimize the importance of physically gathering for worship? Why or why not?
- It is important to serve in our area of giftedness. Rather than draining us, our spiritual gifts energize us.
- Do you know how the Lord has wired you to serve in his church?
- Familiarize yourself with the various gifts by reading the lists in
- Romans 12:3-8
- 1 Corinthians 12:28
- Ephesians 4:11
- 1 Peter 4:10- 11
- Have any of these ever been manifested in your life and ministry?
- If you do not know how God has gifted you, here are some questions to help you sort through the options:
- Do you gravitate toward speaking opportunities or serving opportunities?
- What needs do you tend to notice in the church?
- What types of ministry energize you?
- How have mature believers affirmed your ministry?
- How has God blessed you in your efforts to serve the church?
- What has been the most fruitful?
- Paul says that pastors’ purpose is not to do all of the ministry’s work themselves but rather ‘to equip the saints for the work of ministry’ (Ephesians 4:11).
- Do you think of Pastor Scott as the sole “minister” of the church or do you see yourself as a minister too?
- Are you willing to let him and other mature believers in the church train you for ministry?
- What effect would it have on the church if Pastor Scott had to do it all himself?
- What if everyone chipped in?
- Are you serving at The Crossing in some capacity?
- If you are not serving, how would you like to get involved?
- Do not sit on this. Make your desire to serve known to your small group leader or Pastor Scott.
- Read Acts 1:8.
- What does it mean to be a witness?
- Where in your life are you connected with others such that you could influence them with your faith?
- What keeps you or others from talking about God or sharing the Gospel?
- Someone has said that the reason why more Christians don’t share their faith is because of fear.
- What do you think Christ-followers are afraid of when it comes to being witnesses for Him?
- How might the power of the Holy Spirit help alleviate your fear to live on mission this week?
