October 15, 2023

Discussion Questions:

How does the story of the Samaritan leper (Luke 15)and the parable of the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25) illustrate the concept that service is a form of worship, and what does it teach us about the relationship between gratitude and service?
Jesse mentions that acts of service were an integral part of early Christian worship, as seen in Justin Martyr's account of Roman house churches. How can the modern church maintain a strong connection between worship and acts of service in today's context?
Service is a way of responding to what God has done in our lives. Can you think of a personal experience where you felt called to serve others as a response to God's grace, and what impact did that service have on your faith?
Jesse said that genuine worship cannot be divorced from service to others. In your opinion, how can our church effectively balance the spiritual aspects of worship with the practical demands of social justice and service in the community?