📖 Episode 3 Summary – Serving the Salsa
In the final episode of the Better Together series, Danny closes with a powerful truth: community isn’t meant to sit in a bowl—it’s meant to be shared. Just like salsa is made to be enjoyed at the table, the love and unity of God’s people are designed to spill over into the world.
Drawing from Matthew 5:13–16 and John 17, Danny teaches that our unity is not only for our benefit but is a witness to the world that Jesus is real. Community becomes a blessing when it’s shared, and it’s a calling when it becomes a lifestyle of love, encouragement, and service.
Listeners are invited to reflect on how their “table” looks—whether their faith is open and inviting or hidden and closed—and are challenged to serve the “salsa” of God’s love through acts of kindness, encouragement, hospitality, and testimony.
This episode leaves listeners with a reminder that hope isn’t just for us—it’s for the world God has placed around us.
📘 Small Group Companion Guide – Episode 3
Title: Serving the Salsa
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 5:13–16
John 17:20–23
Acts 2:42–47
Icebreaker Question:
What’s your favorite food or dish to share with others? Why does sharing it make it more meaningful?
Discussion Questions:
Jesus said we are the “salt of the earth” and “light of the world.” What does that mean for how we live each day?
In John 17, Jesus prayed for unity so the world would believe in Him. Why is unity such a powerful testimony?
What does it look like for your community (church, small group, family) to “serve the salsa” to others?
Where might you be tempted to keep your faith private instead of sharing it?
How can we open our lives in practical ways so others can experience God’s love through us?
Going Deeper:
Read Acts 2:42–47. How did the early church’s community life serve as a witness to the people around them?
What can we learn from their example about generosity, fellowship, and joy?
Prayer Focus:
Thank God for the unity He gives His people through Christ.
Ask God to help you live as salt and light in your community.
Pray for boldness to share your story and open your life to others.
Challenge for the Week:
Serve your “salsa” to someone this week. That could mean sharing your story, inviting someone to your table, meeting a need, or offering encouragement. Write down how God shows up through that step of faith.
