The GOAT
Lesson 3: The Seven Not So Secrets of Serving
March 27 & 28, 2021
Matthew 19:28-30 Jesus replied,“Yes, you have followed me. In the re-creation of the world, when the Son of Man will rule gloriously, you who have followed me will also rule, starting with the twelve tribes of Israel. And not only you, but anyone who sacrifices home, family, fields—whatever—because of me will get it all back a hundred times over, not to mention the considerable bonus of eternal life. This is the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first.” The Message
James 4:14 You don’t really know about tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for only a short while before it vanishes. Common English Bible
1 Timothy 6:17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. English Standard Version
#1 SERVING IS A STEWARDSHIP ISSUE
1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace... English Standard Version
1 Chronicles 15:15 And the Levites carried the ark of God with the poles on their shoulders, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the Lord...” 22 Kenaniah the head Levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it. New International Version
#2 GOD MADE YOU TO SERVE IN YOUR STYLE
1 Peter 4:11 …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… English Standard Version
Exodus 31:1 Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills 4 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, 5 to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.” New International Version
Exodus 31:6 “...I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given ability to all the skilled workers to make everything I have commanded you: 7 the tent of meeting, the ark of the covenant law with the atonement cover on it, and all the other furnishings of the tent” New International Version
Exodus 31:8 “…the table and its articles,the pure gold lampstand and all its accessories, the altar of incense, 9 the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, the basin with its stand— 10 and also the woven garments, both the sacred garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons when they serve as priests...” New International Version
#3 SERVING SUSTAINS US
John 4:31 Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.”33 Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” 34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” New International Version
#4 SERVE OUT OF SABBATH
Run. Rest. Repeat.
#5 SERVE A GREATER PURPOSE
2 Kings 3:11 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there no prophet of the Lord hereby whom we may inquire of the Lord? One of the king of Israel’s servants answered, Elisha son of Shaphat, who served Elijah, is here. Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
#6 SERVING IS A MARK OF MATURITY
John 13:3-6 Jesus knew that the Father had put him in complete charge of everything, that he came from God and was on his way back to God. So he got up from the supper table, set aside his robe, and put on an apron. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples, drying them with his apron. When he got to Simon Peter, Peter said, “Master, you wash my feet?”The Message
1 Peter 5:5 …And all of you must put on the apron of humility, to serve one another… Good News Translation
#7 SERVING IS A SEED
You Can’t Spell SEED Without SEE
You Can’t Spell GOAT Without GO
GO And Tell