Author: Main Office

10. What are some practical ways we can “take the lesser role” and serve those around us?
11. How do we cultivate a culture of humility in this group? Why is this often more difficult than we would hope for it to be?
12. Do you think most followers of Jesus are known as humble people? Why is a humble, loving, and service-oriented heart a great advertisement for the Christian faith to our non-believing community?
Prayer Requests

Doing life together

May 28, 2017
@ The Forge
Humility, A Road Less Traveled
Matthew 27:11-18
Colossians 3:12-14
If I were humble I would not r on s
If I were humble I would be willing to r my r
If I were humble I would be willing to e h
What do I need to do with what I’ve heard today?

May 28, 2017
1. What is the dirtiest job you have ever done for somebody else? Are you willing to do it again? Why or why not?
2. Describe a time when someone served you in a profound way, doing something for you that you absolutely did not want to do. How did that make you feel?
Read John 13:1-5
3. How did Jesus’ washing of His disciples’ feet show the full extent of His love (v. 1)? Why are love and humility so often tied together?
4. Compare and contrast the description of Jesus in verse 3 with His actions in verses 4 and 5. Is this the sort of behavior we expect from people of tremendous power and authority? Explain.

GROWTH GROUP HOMEWORK

Thinking things through

Digging deeper

5. What might have been going through the disciples’ minds as their Lord removed His outer clothing and began to wash their feet? What might such an act have done to the dynamic of the room during a shared meal?
Read John 13:6-11
6. How would you describe Peter’s response to Jesus’ actions? How do you think you would have responded? Why?
7. Why was Peter offended by the idea of Jesus washing his feet (v. 6,8)? What does this say about his heart?
8. Why are profound acts of humility frequently admired as much as they are despised? What might it say about the condition of our hearts when we refuse to let people serve us?
Read John 13:12-17
9. Re-read verse 17. How are we blessed by serving others? When have you experienced blessing from serving others?

Operating Fund	April actual	Budget	Year / to date	Budget to date	Ending / balance April 30
Income	67,556	60,381	292,616	227,230
expenses	71,550	65,722	263,973	274,183
Net	-3,995	-5,341	28,643	-46,953	67,670
Missions Fund
Income	7,070	6,621	26,332	26,484
expenses	13,340	6,621	31,948	26,484
Net	-6,270	0	-5,616	0	26,278