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Book SynopsisUsually when we speak of service we refer to something done for the benefit of others. But in both languages of the Bible, Greek and Hebrew, ministry and service are the same word – ministry is service to God and neighbour. These ten studies, covering examples from Genesis to Revelation, explore service in a variety of contexts: family, creation, society, the city, neighbours, relationships, the church and the workplace. They examine examples of service that were motivated by imagination, passion, faith, hope and love.
Table of ContentsGetting the Most Out of Service 1 Caring for Creation: Adam and Eve Genesis 1:26-2:15 2 Witnessing About Jesus: The Samaritan Woman John 4:1-42 3 Building up the People of God: Priscilla and Aquila Acts 18:18-28 4 Serving with Heart and Hands: Bezalel and Dorcas Exodus 35:30-36:1; Acts 9:32-43 5 Edifying Others Through the Arts: David 2 Samuel 6 6 Helping Friends Find Strength in God: Jonathan 1 Samuel 23:7-18 7 Providing for One's Family: The Entrepreneurial Woman Proverbs 31:10-31 8 Building Unity: Paul Romans 15:23-33; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 9 Seeking the Welfare of the City: Erastus Jeremiah 29:4-23; Romans 16:23; Acts 19:21-22; 1 Peter 2:11-12 10 Doing Something Beautiful for God: Mary Mark 14:1-9
