Practicing the Faith: The Feet of a Servant

Day 1
Read Micah 6:1-8. What in our way of life makes it challenging to "do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God"? How can we move as a fellowship and as individuals to a posture that reflects the teaching of scripture on mercy and justice?

Day 2
Read John 15:9-17. What does it mean to love one another as Jesus has loved us? Is love a feeling or a way of doing things? What do Jesus' ministry and passion have to tell us about the meaning of this passage?

Day 3
Read Matthew 25:31-40. Are we listening as a fellowship to this parable? Who are the "least of these" around us? What acts of mercy is God putting on your heart?

Day 4
Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. What part does fear of social embarrassment play in preventing us from living out the call to servanthood? Are we afraid of being "fools for Jesus"? How can we encourage, support, and learn from each other in this aspect of discipleship?

Day 5
Read Isaiah 61:1-4. In what ways are all of us the oppressed, the brokenhearted, and the captives? How can we act on God's call for justice and mercy in a way that includes all people, yet does not deny the differences in experience between individuals and communities?

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