Serving Like Jesus

17/03/2024 49 min

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Discussion Questions:1. In John 13, Jesus washes his disciples' feet, a task usually reserved for thelowliest of servants. He then commands them to do the same for one another.What does this act of foot washing symbolize in terms of our ongoingsanctification as believers?2. The sermon explains that justification is a one-time event where we are cleansedfrom head to toe and given a new identity in Christ. Sanctification, on the otherhand, is the ongoing process of daily having our feet washed from the grime wepick up walking through this world. Why is it important to distinguish betweenthese two aspects of salvation?3. Like Peter, we often resist letting Jesus wash our feet. We want to hide our dirtyareas and deal with them ourselves rather than bringing them into the light. Whatholds us back from being vulnerable about our struggles, and how can wecultivate greater openness and authenticity in our church community?4. The sermon emphasizes that ministry is not about impressive results orshowcasing our own abilities, but about humbly serving others in simple waysand trusting God to bear fruit in his timing. Can you share an experience whereyou saw God work powerfully through a seemingly small or insignificantact of service?5. As we serve and minister to others, it's easy to slip into doing it out of duty or forour own glory rather than as an overflow of God's love and grace in our lives.What are some practical ways we can keep our hearts aligned with Jesus'heart as we serve, and avoid burning out or becoming self-righteous in theprocess?

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