Introduction:
Getting on Mission: What Should I Do If I Care? (Romans 15:22-33)
- I should joyfully Go to Serve Those in Need . (Rom 15:22-25)
1 Corinthians 11:1 - Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
- I should generously Give to Provide for Those in Need . (Rom 15:26-29)
2 Corinthians 8:2-4 - For in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saint.
John 4:22 - "For salvation is from the Jews."
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:11-12 - You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
- I should passionately Pray for Fellow Ministers of Those in Need . (Rom 15:30-33)
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Small Group Discussion
Read Romans 15:22-33
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
How is the Lord calling you to get up and go right now?
How can we serve together as a small group?
What are the next steps to make this happen?What holds people back from generously giving to the church, charitable organizations, and those in need?
Read 2 Corinthians 9:7 - What does it look like to be a cheerful giver?
Does this describe you?Who in particular is the Lord calling you to “strive together with in prayer” on a regular basis? E.g. a missionary, a pastor, a ministry leader, a fellow believer at work or at church.
Breakout
Pray for one another, for the leaders of our church, the members of our church, and the missionaries that we support.
Pray that we would seek to be a church that goes, gives, and prays.