Exploring Themes of Service, Faith, and Family through Biblical Reflections
Delve into the themes of service, faith, and family through reflections on biblical verses, songs, and movie clips. Discover the essence of greatness in serving others, the love of a Father in God, and the childlike faith that brings us closer to Him.
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For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45
Jesus shows us that greatness is not about performance, possessions, or position. Greatness comes from childlike faith that trusts God for everything.
1. Think of the prisoners who heard this song performed. How might they hear the song s lyrics in a significant or different way given their circumstances? 2. What difference does it make to see God as a loving Father? How does that change the way we relate to him? 3. In what ways have you recently experienced the Father s love toward you? How has he revealed it to you?
1. What was your favorite candy or chocolate as a child? 2. How do Wonka s words relate to how God wants us, his children, to come to him as our Father? 3. How does it look when an adult has the faith of a child?
Following the Servant Mark 10:1 52 I. Jesus Teaches His Disciples: Divorce (10:1 12) II. Jesus Teaches His Disciples: Trust (10:13 16) III. Jesus Teaches His Disciples: Wealth (10:17 31) IV. Jesus Teaches His Disciples: Humility (10:32 45) V. Jesus Heals a Blind Man (10:46 52)
Application 1: Many put a high value on their power, possessions, and position. What are some ways that we can be tempted to put our value in those things?
Application 2: How can we protect ourselves and one another from valuing these things over the kingdom values that Jesus calls us to live by?
Application 3: How would it look for you personally to live with childlike faith that trusts God for everything? How would you be different if you lived this way?
Application 4: Think about the relationships in your life. In which relationship would having the attitude of a humble servant, as Jesus modeled, have the biggest impact right now? Explain why.
Application 5: As disciples, we are to walk the same path Jesus did through suffering. Where are you experiencing suffering in your life? If you were to imagine Jesus responding with his words to your suffering, what would he say?
