It's easy to make excuses not to serve others. But if you're a part of God's church, you have an important role to play.
Talking Points:
- You are indispensable to the family of God. The church is one unified body with many parts. 1 Corinthians 12:14-20
- Every part of the body is vital. Each serving role in the church is equally necessary and important. 1 Corinthians 12:21-26
- The church is only healthy when everyone does their part. Spectators cause damage to themselves and to the whole church. 1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephesians 4:16
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you were a part of a healthy team? What made it such a good experience?
- Make a list of reasons why people don’t serve at church. How would you answer some of these reasons?
- What are some of the benefits to serving at church? What are some of the consequences for not serving?
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:14-20. Why is the picture of the church as a body a good image for how the church should work?
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:25-26. What does this passage say about the unity of the church? What might this look like in a local church?
- Read 1 Corinthians 12:27 and Ephesians 4:16. Why does a church become unhealthy when its people don’t serve?
- Where have you had the most joy serving in a church? Where do you think God might be leading you to serve today?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
