Servanthood
Expected time: 4 sessions of 15 minutes (except for memorization). Check each item when completed.
- Pray about this lesson. (Allow God to do beyond your capabilities in this lesson.)
- Read Matthew 20:25-28. How does God teach us to be the best, to succeed? How does this compare with what the world teaches? How did Jesus succeed?
- Memorize 2 Corinthians 4:5. Notes on memorization:
- It is difficult to succeed in any fundamental area of living without memorizing a verse on it.
- Always memorize in one translation.
- Always memorize word-for-word.
- When saying, always say the verse reference, then the verse itself, then the reference again.
- Memorize during "brainless" activities, like driving, standing in line, during commercials, ...
- Regularly review verses previously memorized.
- Read as many of the following as time permits (read at least 8), answering the questions below.
- Read Genesis 24. Write down all the qualities of a servant exemplified by Abraham's servant.
- Where and when did Jesus show Himself to be a servant? Who was He serving? Who should we serve?
- Describe servanthood. Give examples of servanthood.
- Discuss -- "The best way to determine how much of a servant you are is to watch how you act when you are treated like one."
- From the above, determine something of which you need to change. One way to encourage success in this area is to say the memorized verse when struggling with what to do. What one other thing can you be doing to improve in this area?
This lesson is from the BibleSteak Team.