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Service to God and Man: A Four-Week Study

A comprehensive four-week Bible study exploring the biblical foundations, spiritual empowerment, and practical expressions of serving God and humanity.

1. Week 1: The Foundation of Service - Devotion to the One True God

1.1 Serving the One Lord

Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29-30
  • Recognizing the absolute oneness of God as the starting point of all true worship and service.
  • Dedicating our entire being—heart, soul, mind, and strength—to His service.

1.2 Service in the Name of Jesus

Verses: Colossians 3:17; Acts 4:12
  • Doing all things, in word and deed, in the mighty name of Jesus.
  • Understanding that the name of Jesus carries the authority and fullness of the Godhead for service.

2. Week 2: Empowered for Service - The Spirit-Filled Life

2.1 The Promise of Power

Verses: Acts 1:8; Luke 24:49
  • Receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit as the essential empowerment for effective witness and service.
  • Relying on the supernatural strength of the Spirit rather than human ability.

2.2 Manifesting the Fruits and Gifts of the Spirit

Verses: Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
  • Cultivating spiritual fruit to reflect Christ's character in our daily interactions.
  • Exercising spiritual gifts to edify the body of Christ and minister to others.

3. Week 3: Service to the Body - Fellowship and Ministry in the Church

3.1 Living in Holiness and Separation

Verses: 1 Peter 1:15-16; Romans 12:1-2
  • Presenting our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, as our reasonable service.
  • Maintaining moral purity and separation from worldly values to remain fit for the Master's use.

3.2 Humility and Mutual Edification

Verses: John 13:14-15; Galatians 5:13
  • Following Christ's example of washing one another's feet through humble, selfless service.
  • Using our liberty in Christ to serve one another in love, building up the local assembly.

4. Week 4: Service to the World - Evangelism and Compassion

4.1 The Great Commission

Verses: Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-18
  • Proclaiming the gospel of repentance and remission of sins in Jesus' name to all nations.
  • Demonstrating the gospel through signs, wonders, and active discipleship.

4.2 Ministering to the Needy and Broken

Verses: Matthew 25:35-40; James 1:27
  • Serving Christ by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and visiting the sick and imprisoned.
  • Practicing pure and undefiled religion by caring for orphans and widows in their affliction.