How To SERVE One ANOTHER

1 Peter 4:10; Selected Scriptures By D.Z. Cofield, Th.M., D. Min. March 12, 2023 Responsive Reading – Matthew 25:31-40 (ESV) – Leader: 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Congregation: 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. Leader: 33 And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Congregation: 34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Leader: 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, Congregation: 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Leader: 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? Congregation: 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? Leader: 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ Everyone: 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ Mark 10:42-45 (ESV) – And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 1 Peter 4:7-9 (ESV) – The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1. You must USE the GIFT God has given you to SERVE others. 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV) – As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT2) – God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Gift – Serve – It’s your task to use your gift to: A. BUILD up BELIEVERS in the church B. WITNESS and MINISTER to the WORLD. Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT2) – Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 2. You must USE the GIFT God has given you to SERVE in the POWER of God. 1 Peter 4:11 (ESV) – whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies — in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11 (NLT2) – Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. Strength – Supplies – Galatians 6:10 (NLT2) – Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in th...