Chapter 11 (Serving the Lord) – Questions for Husbands

1. Think of a couple that faithfully serves the Lord. List a few things that you admire about what they do both for God and for others.

2. What does Ephesians 2:10 way about your service to God? Read the first full paragraph on page 180. In what areas do you need put yourself “back into service”?

3. What can you learn from Joshua’s example (Joshua 24:15) about committing to serve the Lord? List at least one specific area that you need to address.

4. If serving the Lord is an area of strength in your life, in what ways can you encourage other men to serve the Lord as well? If this is an area of weakness, what man/men can you look to for help? In either case, write a specific plan of action.

5. Look back at the normal responses on page 187 & 188. Which one of those most closely fits where you are? Is this where you want to be? If not, what can you do to change?

6. Because “Serving the Lord” really matters, what one little thing are you going to do this week?

Chapter 11 (Serving the Lord) – Questions for Wives

1. What did you learn from the following scriptures?

Colossians 1:12-14 (Serving out of motivation) –

John 5:30 (Serving like Jesus our model) –

I Corinthians 12:4-14 (Serving out our mandate) –

I Corinthians 12:7 (Serving as a ministry to others) –

Matthew 25:34-40 (Serving our Master) –

2. What did you learn from Priscilla and Aquila?

Who was the recipient of their ministry and what was the act of service? (Acts 18:1-3)

Who was the recipient of their ministry and what was the act of service? (Acts 18:24-28)

What ministry is evidenced here? (I Corinthians 16:9)

List the variety of ministries referred to here about Pricilla and Aquila. (Romans 16:3-5)

3. Because “Serving the Lord” really matters, what one little thing are you going to do this week?