Our culture proclaims we should live for ourselves, do what makes us happy and serve our own interests above all else. These notions stand in direct opposition to what we are called to as believers. In contrast, Jesus calls us to be servant-hearted, placing the needs of others before our own. How can we do this and what is our motivation for doing so? Join us for session fifteen as we discover how to find joy in serving others before ourselves.
Verses Used:
Romans 12:3
Philippians 2:3-4
Mark 10:45
Philippians 2:6-7
Galatians 6:9
Discussion Questions:
1. Who do we serve?
2. Why do we serve?
3. What does being servant-hearted look like? What does it not look like?
4. How can we be servant-hearted, but not be taken advantage of by others?
5. Is there ever a time not to serve others?
6. What is the ultimate goal of our service to others?
Fashioned Session Fifteen: Servants
April 19, 2022 • Paula Thorp
Fashioned Session Nineteen: Influential
May 17, 2022 • Erin Morris • Ezekiel 16:44–47, Ecclesiastes 12:11, Esther 4:8–16, Esther 5:4–8, Esther 7:2–6
Influence grants us great power that can be used either for good or for evil. How can we use the influence God gives us to spur others on to godliness? How can we gain influence in the lives of those we love so we can encourage them to follow Christ more closely? Join us for session nineteen as we examine how to influence well and how we ought to respond when those we love refuse to be influenced toward righteousness. Verses Used: Ezekiel 16:44-45 & 47 Ecclesiastes 12:11 Esther 4:8, 11 & 16 Esther 5:4-8 Esther 7:2-6 Discussion Questions: 1. Why is considering our influence with others so important? 2. How do we improperly use or sinfully grasp for influence? 3. How do we get influence in a godly way? 4. To what end should we use our God given influence? 5. How should we respond toward those who do not want to be influenced toward godliness?
Fashioned Session Eighteen: Love Your Children
May 10, 2022 • Paula Thorp
The Bible has a high regard for children and we should reflect this same view to all children we encounter whether they are our own or someone else's. We should be actively involved in displaying the love of Christ to children and training them in godliness. Join us for session eighteen as we discover what we are called to and how we can fulfill our roles well. Verses Used: Psalm 127:3-5 Proverbs 27:23 Deuteronomy 6:4-5 2 Corinthians 5:17 Discussion Questions: How does the Biblical view of children differ from that of the world and what value does the Bible place on children? What things are involved in shepherding children well? How are we called to love our children and when you do find it most difficult to be loving? Is there anything that hinders your ability to love well? What is our responsibility in training our children, both in disciplining them and training them up to know the Lord? When we provide discipline, what is our motivation for doing so and what should be our attitude in moments of discipline?
Fashioned Session Seventeen: Love Your Husband
May 3, 2022 • Angela McAlister
Love your husband. It seems a very straightforward command but encompasses so many things. If we are to love our husbands well we must love them sacrificially as Christ loves us. Join us for session seventeen as we study how to demonstrate respect and love for our husbands even in challenging situations. Verses Used: Titus 2:3-5 John 15:12-13 Ephesians 5:22-33 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 Ephesians 5:32 Proverbs 31:10-12 Discussion Questions: 1. How does Biblical love differ from the world’s view of love and what does it mean to love sacrificially like Christ did in John 15:12-13? How can we apply this verse to loving our husbands? 2. In what ways are you a helper to your husband? Do you seek ways to be blessing to him? How so? 3. How do you show respect to your husband? What things do you do that are disrespectful to your husband? 4. Why is intimacy important to marriage? 5. When marriage is hard how and why should we continue to demonstrate love to our husbands?