Bible Stories of Service
A man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho was robbed and beaten, but this man stopped to provide aid and pay for his care.
Who is the Good Samaritan?
Jesus said, "My command is this: Love each other as I have _____ you."
Jesus summarized the Law and the Prophets with two great commandments: love God, and love your neighbor as _____.
The early church in Acts 2 shared everything they had and gave to anyone who was in _____.
What is need?
Christians believe acting in a moral way, including helping others in their community, is part of their _____.
What is duty (or calling)?
This woman was known for her "good works and acts of charity" and was raised from the dead by Peter in the book of Acts.
This action, performed by Jesus to his disciples, is a symbol of humble service to others.
The Book of James states that "faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is _____"
What is dead?
Paul encouraged the church in Ephesus that we are God's handiwork, "created in Christ Jesus to do _____ _____".
What are "good works" (or "good deeds")?
Showing respect and curiosity in all encounters is one modern way to fulfill the biblical calling of serving God and others.
What is a way to serve God (or love your neighbor)?
This prophet gathered food and was cared for by a widow at Zarephath during a famine.
In the Parable of the Sheep and Goats, Jesus says that whatever you do for the "least of these brothers and sisters of mine," you do for _____.
Who is Jesus (or God)?
According to Matthew 5:16, your "good deeds" should shine before others so that people may do this to your Father in heaven.
The Apostle Paul often wrote about serving others and viewed his ministry as a form of this.
What is worship (or service to God)?
According to one source, the measure of a person's greatness is not the number of servants they have, but the number of people they _____.
This man, one of the first deacons, was known for his faith and for helping distribute food to the widows in the early Christian community.
Who is Stephen?
Jesus taught his followers not to do their "charitable deeds before man, to be seen by them," but to do them in secret for this reward.
What is the reward from your Father in heaven?
This Bible verse from Galatians commands believers to "bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ".
The early disciples selected seven men, including Stephen, to perform this specific act of community service so the apostles could focus on prayer and the ministry of the word.
What is "wait on tables" (or distribute food/care for widows)?
This phrase from Muhammad Ali is sometimes used in a Christian context to describe service: "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on _____."
What is earth?
In the Old Testament, this relative of Naomi worked in the fields to gather grain for their sustenance.
Who is Ruth?
When asked by a rich young ruler what good thing he must do to get eternal life, Jesus told him to sell his possessions and give to the _____.
First Peter 4:10 says that "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to _____, as faithful stewards of God’s grace".
In the book of Philemon, Paul asks Philemon to welcome back his runaway slave, Onesimus, no longer as a slave but as a "dear _____" in the Lord.
What is "brother"?
Being more involved with one's church, parish, and community is a practical way to fulfill this type of calling.
What is serving God?