– Mother Teresa said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” When have you been impacted by a small act of love?

– How was your experience with this study? In what ways did you grow or change?

– Read 1 Corinthians 2:10–16. Does the concept of “having the mind of Christ” challenge or support your understanding and practice of living a life of service?

– Paul connects service and ministry in Ephesians 4:11–13. How does this change or affect your understanding of serving?

– Jesus teaches that serving is subversive to ambition and self-focus. In what way has this idea impacted your life?

– How do the lists in Romans 12:6–8, 1 Corinthians 12:7–28 and Ephesians 4:11 help you identify and understand your spiritual gifts? Share one of yours and how you use it.

– Read Romans 12:13 and Hebrews 13:2. What is philoxenia (hospitality) according to Scripture? What does it look like to live out this practice in your community, especially with people you don’t know well?

– Discuss your serving experience? Does what you’ve learned about serving this week support or shift your perspective?