Small Group Resources
Small Group Discussion Questions
July 26 - August 1
Sermon Series: The Power of the Towel
Week 1: A Servant’s Heart
Ice Breaker if Needed
When someone comes to town for the first time, where do you take them?
Discussion Questions
- If you are in a small group, what is a service project you can do together?
- Read Colossians 1:24-27. What is Paul’s service rooted in? How does he describe himself? Share what you know about Paul’s conversion and transformation. What did he find in Jesus? What have you found in Jesus? Share the transformation Jesus has made in your life.
- Read Matthew 20:25-28. Why did Jesus come? What do these verses reveal about what He wants for you? What is the heart of a servant like? Do you want to know the heart of Jesus? What happens when we ignore or admire His servanthood from afar, never experiencing serving His children? Can you make a case for following Jesus without serving others?
- Read Colossians 1:28-29. What is the end goal? What kind of language does Paul use in these verses that reveal the nature of servanthood? What is servanthood without action? What is action without a servant’s heart?
- Look at Colossians 2:1-3. Why do you think Paul wanted the Colossians and other readers of his letter to understand his struggle? Why didn’t he downplay or whitewash the perils of his mission?
- Read Colossians 2:2 and list the fruits of service. How does service present Christ? What is increased? Who is united? What is the “so that” statement? How can service accomplish all of this?
- How do we gain a servant’s heart? What do you need to decide to do that will nurture your servant’s heart? What can you say yes to this week, and beyond, that will encourage, unite in love, and help others grasp the riches of knowing Christ?