SERVING ONE ANOTHER Galatians 513 What is a picture of truly serving one another Douleuo serve Doulos servant The Lord Jesus as THE Servant Philippians 27 Mark 104445 John 13117 ID: 765921
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SERVING ONE ANOTHER Galatians 5:13
What is a picture of truly serving one another? Douleuo = serve; Doulos = servant The Lord Jesus as THE Servant (Philippians 2:7; Mark 10:44-45; John 13:1-17)
A true servant…Puts others before himself Proactively meets the needs of others Willingly sacrifices for others Draws attention to others, not himself Perseveres even when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, and/or unenjoyable Embraces the truth of ultimate service to God
What is a picture of truly serving one another? Douleuo = serve; Doulos = servant The Lord Jesus as THE Servant (Philippians 2:7; Mark 10:44-45; John 13:1-17) Serving one another emphasizes us as servants, not other believers as our masters **Serving rather than being served is a beautiful reproduction of Christ
What is God’s provision for truly serving one another? Serving one another in liberty (v.1-13) --the opportunity for serving Serving one another through love (v.13-15) --the motivation for serving Serving one another by the Spirit (v.16-26) --the ability for serving **God’s gracious provision transforms serving one another into an exciting privilege
What are some practical ways of serving one another? -Smile -Babysit -Hold the door, give up seat -Assist with chores -Spend time visiting -Sit with someone different -Discover needs -Choose to sacrifice -Attend a work day/project -Let them go ahead -Reach out to lonely -Pick up litter -Share financially, etc. -Be available
What are some practical ways of serving one another? -Provide a ride -Pray with or for someone -Invite to a meal or coffee -Give a compliment -Send a card, text, e-mail… -Volunteer in a ministry -Introduce strangers -Brag on someone else -Ask questions and listen -Start or join a prayer group -Express appreciation -Ask about sermon’s impact -Encourage by attendance -Use skills and gifts
What are some practical ways of serving one another? -Admonish one another -Bear with one another -Put one another first -Communicate through songs -Forgive one another -Love one another -Serve your gift to one another
What are some practical ways of serving one another? **Create your own list of concrete and creative ways to serve one another this week and beyond
“…through love SERVE one another.”
Make me a servant, humble and meek;Lord let me lift up those who are weak. And may the prayer of my heart always be, Make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today.