DISCIPLESHIP MOMENT

Engaging in a discipleship community is essential for spiritual growth and development. Whether you’re connecting with friends and family or participating in one of the FBCG ministries, the Discipleship Moment offers a valuable opportunity to delve deeper into Sunday messages. This initiative is dedicated to strengthening our journey of faith as we grow together as a church family. To maximize your experience, be sure to carve out time in your meet ups to collectively walk through the Discipleship Moment.

Message of the week:

B.L.E.S.S. Part 4: Serve

Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr.

Scripture: Matthew 23:11-12; 25:31-40 (NKJV)


Summary:

Continuing the BLESS series for reaching the lost, Pastor Jenkins teaches that the fourth step—the first "S"—is Serve. After beseeching God (“B”), listening (“L”), and engaging relationally (“E”), believers must find a need in someone's life and serve them. Greatness in God's kingdom comes through servanthood. When we serve others who cannot repay us, we are serving Jesus Himself. Service opens doors that words alone cannot.


Reflective Questions:

  1. Question: Greatness in God's Kingdom Comes Through Serving (Matthew 23:11-12, James 4:6)

    To be considered great in the Kingdom of God, we should never believe ourselves to be too important or too busy to serve. God gives grace to the humble and resists the proud.

    How does the world define greatness? How does Jesus' definition challenge that? How can you demonstrate a servant's heart in your home this week? What attitude adjustment do you need to make to embrace servanthood joyfully?

  2. Question: When You Serve the Least, You Serve Jesus (Matthew 25:35-40)

    Intentional acts of service can lead others to Christ. When we serve the least of these, someone who can’t offer us anything in return, we have done it unto the Lord. Life is not all about us. We need to check to see how we have served others.

    What does it mean to you that serving others is the same as serving Jesus? How does this passage challenge the way we view people in need? Who are "the least of these" in your community? How can you serve them?

  3. Question: Ministry is the responsibility of every believer, not just church leaders (Ephesians 4:11-12)

    The Pastor’s role is to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry. It is not the Pastor’s job to do all the work.

    What is the difference between "having church" and "being the church"? What problems exist in your neighborhood or community that the church could address? How can your Life Group become more outward-focused in serving others? How will you move from being a spectator to a participant in the work of the ministry? What legacy of service do you want to leave for the next generation?

Prayer of Personal Transformation:

Father God, thank You for the privilege of serving others. Forgive us for the times we have been more focused on being served than serving. Give us eyes to see the needs around us and hands willing to meet them. Help us to be the church, not just attend church. May our service draw many to You. In Jesus' name, we pray and give thanks, Amen