R7d

Discuss: 1) What are obstacles to a lifestyle of service that you have experienced? 2) What are things you can do this week in service to someone in your life and/or those living in poverty? 3) Ask God to give you His eyes for those in need. Ask Him to show you...

R7c

Discuss: 1) How does this definition of poverty change your view of those in need? 2) What is your reaction when you encounter situations of injustice? 3) Where have you experienced the compassion of God in your life? 4) Where have you experienced the compassion of...

R7b

Discuss: 1) Where have you seen Jesus “disguised” as someone in need? What was your response? 2) Were you ever on the receiving end of another person’s help? What did the person’s actions tell you about him or her? 3) Where are you more comfortable serving—in the...

R7a

Discuss: 1) Who are the marginalized people and outcasts of society today? 2) Who is your neighbor? 3) Write a prayer asking God to show you your neighbor. Pray for the opportunity to meet their needs and move into a life of service.

R6e

Discuss: 1) What are some spiritual gifts you have been given? How can you use these gifts in this season of your life? 2) As you look at your life and the gifts God has given you, what sense do you have of the purpose He has for you and how He wants to use you? 3)...

R6d

Discuss: 1) Where in your life do you need the Holy Spirit’s power? 2) What would you like to accomplish through the power of the Holy Spirit? 3) Sit in silence for several minutes asking God to speak to your heart through the Holy Spirit. What did He say? Write a...