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“Serving Local”                 Luke 10:25-36                     August 17th, 2025 

Value #5 – Do things with excellence for God’s glory.

1.    Can you share a time when someone unexpectedly helped you in a practical way? What happened?

2.    Think of a time you helped someone close to home — what made you step in, and how did it turn out?

3.    In Luke 10:25–37, the Samaritan didn’t just notice a need — he acted. How is that similar to, or different from, the situations we just shared?

4.    The priest and Levite saw the injured man but walked away. In real life, what are some reasons people might notice a need but not help?

5.    The sermon talked about “thinking beyond stage one” when serving. Can you think of an example where good intentions led to unhelpful or harmful results?

6.    When you see someone in need, what emotions do you usually feel first — compassion, discomfort, fear, annoyance — and why do you think that is?

7.    Which of the five ways to serve (eyes open, heart, going, sacrifice, wisdom) do you personally find most challenging, and what might help you grow in that area?

8.    What is one practical way you can serve locally this month — in your school, neighborhood, or community — that aligns with the principles from this passage?