SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. If you had one free Saturday with no responsibilities, how would you most naturally choose to spend it — serving others, relaxing at home, adventuring, or something else? What does that say about how you recharge?

2. Read Matthew 5:13–16. What stands out to you about being “salt” and “light”? What do those images communicate about our role in the world?

3. Read Acts 2:42–47. What practices defined the early church, and how did their outward service contribute to their growth and influence?

4. In Acts 2:42–47, we see generosity, shared meals, prayer, and meeting needs. Which of these feels most challenging in today’s church culture, and why?

5. The message said churches naturally drift inward, but Jesus always pushes us outward. Where do you see that inward drift in your own life or in the church?

6. We often see the brokenness around us, so it may not be the “what” that holds us back but something deeper. What do you think most often prevents people from stepping out to serve — fear, comfort, insecurity, busyness, or something else?

7. Read Judges 6:14–16. Gideon felt weak and unqualified, yet God said, “I will be with you.” Where do you feel inadequate when it comes to serving, and how does God’s promise challenge that?

8. Read Luke 5:1–11. After the miraculous catch, Peter and the others left everything to follow Jesus. What does their response teach us about obedience and trust when Jesus calls us beyond comfort?

9. “Service is evangelism with sleeves rolled up.” How have you seen practical acts of service open doors for spiritual impact, whether in your life or someone else’s?

10. If “the church doesn’t exist for itself—the church exists for the world,” what is one specific way you will step outward this week or this month to serve your city, your neighborhood, or your church?