復活群體的勉勵 Encouragement in the Resurrected Community
基督的復活使我們能夠真誠與無私地生活。本週，張國強牧師勉勵我們活出基督捨己的榜樣，為他人服事，以及展現福音的改變力量。
Christ’s resurrection empowers us to live sincerely and selflessly. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung urges us to emulate Christ’s example of self-sacrifice in serving others so we can demonstrate the transformative power of the Gospel.
Read Today’s Scripture Passage
林前 1 Corinthians 16:13-24
Life Group Discussion Guide
1. Start with a prayer
2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share a time when someone remembered and acknowledged your service for the Lord. How was the experience? Did this impact your relationship with that person in any way?
3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. What particular worldly influences are dominant in your life and to those around you? How should “standing firm in the faith” (v.13) look like in those contexts?
• Why is love essential in everything a Christian does, even when paired with other spiritual gifts and skills?
4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• Examine yourself: Are you actively guarding your faith, or do you find yourself easily swayed by cultural trends or personal desires? Identify the specific worldly influences that you’re susceptible to and the potential reasons why.
• In what ways have you shown or withheld love toward others in your community? How is God calling you to grow in this area?
5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• How can you demonstrate love in action this week, especially in situations where it may be challenging?
• How will you intentionally foster warm and holy relationships within your church community? Consider identifying a fellow believer you can encourage and honor or boundaries/practices you might need to establish to keep these relationships pure.
6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Praise the Lord for the resurrection of Christ, which calls us into a new life as a resurrected community. Thank Him for the gift of fellowship, where we can share not only our material blessings but also our lives. Rejoice in His unchanging Word that strengthens us, His love that empowers our actions, and the co-workers He has placed in our midst to encourage and serve alongside us.
• Repent for the times you have failed to stand firm in the faith, allowing worldly influences to weaken your commitment to God’s truth. Ask for forgiveness for moments when you acted without love, overlooked the contributions of fellow believers, or became indifferent toward the spiritual family God has given you. Pray for the humility to receive correction and the grace to build holy, loving relationships that reflect the gospel.
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