Episode 078 – Serving Those Who Serve Youi.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-156{ color: #515151;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-156:hover { color: #e00400;}i.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-156.icon-hover-animation-pulsate:after {-webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #333333, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);-moz-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #333333, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #333333, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}Key Passage(s): Acts 20:35; Matthew 20:28Most people have heard the axiom, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” According to the apostle Paul (in Acts 20), it was Jesus who coined this. He knew this truth more than anyone else, because his entire life was devoted to loving and serving people well. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to do the same. But how can we grow in our ability to do so? I recently had a monumental conversation that gave me a new angle on how to serve people well, and I can’t wait to share it with you. As you implement this strategy into your life, I believe you will experience anew the reality that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

Discussion Questions

What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching?

It’s always fun receiving something (a gift, a compliment, etc.), but do you really believe it is more blessed to give than receive? Why or why not?

As mentioned in the teaching, we do not give in order to receive, but where have you received the most by giving? Why do you think that is?

When you’re paying for something, you expect certain results (and you should). But where can your sense of entitlement get in the way of appreciating someone’s service to you?

Is there anyone who serves you that you take for granted? Has this teaching changed how you will interact with such people in the future?

What are some tangible ways that you can serve those who are serving you?

How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week?

For Further Study

The Gathering – this is the organization referred to in this teaching. (A reminder that their site is undergoing significant changes – so be sure to check back from time to time to get their new resources.)

Teaching Series Episode 011 – To Live Is To Give