118 14 Habits of Highly Effective Disciples
- Close in prayer.
Teaching Plan—Lecture and Questions
Connect with Life
- Write this question on a white/chalk board, What makes it hard for
some Christians to serve other people? Brainstorm and record the
responses from the class underneath this question. Some possible
responses might be:- I’m too busy—don’t have any extra time for this.
- People I have helped do not show appreciation or even say
thank you. - Some folks lie about their needs to gain sympathy or money.
I’ve been burned by people who have taken advantage of my
good will. - Sometimes I don’t know what to do to help or how to help
others. - I don’t have the resources to help others. I can barely take
care of myself and my family.
Note: Be prepared to suggest some of these if they are not offered
by the class.
- Ask, Are these valid reasons for not serving others? Why or why
not? Encourage responses from the class and then say, It is easy to
make excuses for failing to serve others. However, as the author of the
Study Guide has stated, “According to the Bible, serving others is not
an elective for the Christian. It is a required course.”
Guide Bible Study
- Read Mark 10:35–45. Prepare and present a mini-lecture on the
content and basic ideas presented in this passage. Use the Study
Guide to construct your content. Be sure to answer the following
questions:- Who are the main characters in this passage?