Brick By Brick, Part 4: Be a Contributor
September 29, 2024

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Message Review

As followers of Jesus, we are called to "build each other up in love" as the body of Christ. To do this, we must have meaningful relationships with one another. However, meaningful relationships don't happen by accident; they are built brick by brick. In the upcoming weeks, we will look at five things we should implement in our relationships to help us build each other up in love. One of the fundamental principles is that to be part of a mature body, we must contribute.

Main Point: To be a part of a mature body, we must contribute.

Scripture References: Ephesians 4:15-16, 22-28; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-10; Colossians 3:17, 23-24

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Luke 19:1-10. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was the author’s original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon, and why?

  • Have you ever taken anything without permission? If so, what happened?

  • Read Ephesians 4:28 as a group.

    • What building block to creating a mature body was Paul discussing in this verse?

    • Why is this building block crucial for creating a mature church body?

  • There are three ways to acquire money and possessions: stealing to obtain them, working to earn them, or working to contribute. If you honestly assess which approach you use to gain money and possessions.

  • Read Luke 19:8 as a group.

    • What do you think led Zacchaeus to give up his possessions?

    • How do Zacchaeus' actions demonstrate the heart change that occurred when he put his faith in Jesus?

  • To be a part of a mature body, we must contribute. How can individuals contribute to being a part of a mature body?

  • "It is not what a person does that determines whether their work is sacred or secular; it is why they do it. The motive is everything. If a person sanctifies the Lord God in their heart, they can thereafter do no common act." - A.W. Tozer. What would your life look like if you were to live this out?

  • Does your level of contribution to the body reflect the transformation that has taken place in your heart and life? What next step could you take in this area to become a contributor?

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