RIVERS OVER PONDS |2.23.25| MIKE SCHNEPP

From 1 Corinthians 12, Pastor Mike Schnepp illustrated how the people of God are to relate to one another as the body of Christ. He highlighted that every individual has received a gift to serve others and that through service we are carriers of God’s grace to the world. He spoke on how each one is an integral part of the family of God and that the body submits in obedience to Christ as head of the body. Ultimately, Pastor Mike encouraged everyone to embrace a lifestyle of serving, as it fosters relationships and aligns us with the example set by Christ, who served others selflessly.

HOW TO USE THIS DISCUSSION GUIDE

What is one memorable experience you have had when serving?

• What analogy does Paul use in this passage and what does this word picture tell us about how God designed the church?

• What does this text say about the significance of the individual parts of the body?

• How does this passage help us understand God’s purpose for the body of Christ?

• How do you typically describe the church? Do you think of it more of a place or a people?

• Think about a time when you served alongside other believers. How did it impact you?

• How does viewing opportunities to serve others as divine appointments for the delivery of God’s grace shift your thinking?

• What activities do you find fulfillment in? How can these be used in serving others?

• What steps can you take to prioritize serving others, even with a busy schedule?

• Ask God to open your heart to the gifts He has given you.

• Pray that the Holy Spirit will make us aware of the opportunities to serve others this week.

Pastor Mike spoke about the use of “one another” in the New Testament, illustrating that the church is not a place but a people. Spend time studying some of these passages, for instance: John 13:34–35, Romans 12:16, 15:7, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 2:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 3:13, 1 Peter 4:10. Use online tools like Bible Gateway or Blue Letter Bible to discover more times this term is used.

• How do these verses deepen your understanding of the body of Christ?

• How will you apply what you have learned as you engage in opportunities to meet and serve together?

• Revival Week February 23rd - February - February 27th - Encourage your group members to attend a night together.

• Baptisms take place February 28th - If anyone in your group is getting baptized, support this milestone in their faith.

• Choose a Group Night to take Communion Together and Discuss the Spiritual Growth Assessment around a Shared Meal - CLICK TO VIEW DISCUSSION GUIDE

• Choose a Group Night and pray for your community.

• WHOS MY NEIGHBOR GUIDE: This guide has been created to provide practical ways to love your neighbors and be a light in your community.

• Use Community Resource Guides to locate an organization to serve in your city: Click Leader Resource Link & Locate Financial Section.