Galatians 5:13-16; 6:1-3 - Jesus himself said that he came "not to be served, but to serve." Therefore, it makes perfect sense that a call to take the posture of a servant: to practically meet the needs, seek the flourishing, and carry the burdens of one another would be a hallmark of life in Jesus's church. In this teaching we consider the call, its application, and Jesus's embodiment of it. A sermon by Cameron Heger. [Part 4 of the series "One Anothering: The Shape of Life Together in the Family of God"]
Questions for reflection: 1) How does the call to "serve" with its connection to slavery in Greek strike you? 2) How might we grow into the kinds of people who can first share our burdens with others? 3) Why do you think Paul highlights empathy and humility as necessary qualities for doing this well? 4) What are some wisdom principles that should guide our service and burden-bearing? When can these things turn into enablement and harm? 5) Discuss how Jesus has served us and continues to serve us who follow Him?
