Luke 10:38-42

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

Who is someone that you admire for their hospitality and heart to serve? Why?

• What was one thing from this week’s message that impacted/challenged me?

• Treasuring God: Why does my love for God impact my view/value of service?

• Being Transformed: What is one thing that I recognize I need Jesus to change within me, as a result of this story?

• Loving Others: What can I learn from the example of Martha in how I am hospitable and serve?

• Pursuing Unity: How can we help one another to learn to better “sit and listen” to Jesus before serving?

Thank God for sending Jesus, “not to be served but to serve” giving his life for ours. Ask the Lord to give us a right understanding of why/how He desires for us to serve Him and others. Pray that we would not get distracted by the serving, rather we would learn to sit with Jesus and allow Him to be the foundation of our service of others. Pray that we would be individuals, families, groups, and a Church who serve in healthy ways, out of a closeness to Jesus.