The servant’s rank, responsibility, and reputation. Scriptures for Study: Meditate on the verses cited today and write down how each challenges you personally. Continue

We observe the preparation, we hear the call, and we mark the response. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses challenge us about Christian service: Matthew 4:20–22; Acts 20:24? Continue

Total dedication to Christ commences with presentation, consists of separation, continues with transformation, and culminates in discrimination. Scriptures for Study: In the following verses, what other things are good: Romans 7:12; Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 1:6? Continue

Total dedication to Christ commences with presentation, consists of separation, continues with transformation, and culminates in discrimination. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about renewal: Ephesians 4:22–24; 3:10; Titus 3:5? Continue

Total dedication to Christ commences with presentation, consists of separation, continues with transformation, and culminates in discrimination. Scriptures for Study: What do the following occurrences of aiōn add to our study: Galatians 1:4 (world); Ephesians 2:2 (course); 6:12 (world)? Continue

Total dedication to Christ commences with presentation, consists of separation, continues with transformation, and culminates in discrimination. Scriptures for Study: What did Paul write on this subject earlier in Romans: 6:13, 16, and 19? Continue

We see here how Christian service is defined, described, and displayed. Scriptures for Study: What was Paul’s command in 1 Corinthians 10:31? & What did he command in Colossians 3:23? Continue

We see here how Christian service is defined, described, and displayed. Scriptures for Study: Who is God calling “my servant” in Numbers 12:7 and 2 Samuel 7:8, and then “a servant” in Philippians 2:7? Continue

The precedent in John 15:13, the principle in our text, and the practice of this principle. Scriptures for Study: What do these Scriptures add to our study: Romans 12:9–10; 13:9–10; 1 Peter 3:8; 4:8.   Continue

The precedent in John 15:13, the principle in our text, and the practice of this principle. Scriptures for Study: What practical illustration does John offer of how to express our love for others in 3:17–18? Continue