According to John 13:35, how will people know we are Jesus' disciples?
By our love for one another.
Who did Mandy think of first when she rededicated her life to Jesus and asked for help in serving others?
Tanya, the girl she had been unkind to.
According to Romans 12:5-8, how are the members of the church described in relation to each other?
They are one body with many members, and each has different gifts.
According to James 2:15-17, what is the relationship between faith and deeds?
Faith without deeds is dead.
According to the memory text, what is the sign that we are Jesus' disciples?
Our love for one another.
True or False: Every Christian is given spiritual gifts to use only for themselves.
False. Spiritual gifts are given to be used for the common good of the church and humanity.
True or False: Mandy should wait a while before trying to make things right with Tanya.
False. Jesus encourages us to reconcile and make things right as soon as possible.
True or False: All spiritual gifts are the same for every person.
False. Spiritual gifts differ according to the grace given to each person.
True or False: Our actions are just as important as our words when it comes to serving others.
True.
True or False: Service to others is a way that God helps us grow spiritually.
True.
According to our beliefs on spiritual gifts, what is the purpose of the gifts God gives to every church member?
The gifts are to be employed in loving ministry for the common good of the church and of humanity.
What would be the most Christ-like action for Mandy to take with Tanya after their disagreement?
She should reach out to Tanya, apologize, and work to heal their relationship.
According to 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, who gives us our spiritual gifts?
The Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts according to God’s will.
What does it mean to love others self-forgetfully, as Jesus did?
It means to put others' needs ahead of your own and to serve them with humility and selflessness.
How does Jesus' life of self-sacrifice serve as a model for our service to others?
Jesus’ self-sacrificial life shows us that true service means giving of ourselves for the benefit of others, without expecting anything in return.
In Ellen G. White’s Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, what small actions are considered a significant share of life’s blessings and happiness?
Small acts of love and self-sacrifice, like the fragrance of a flower.
What passage from 1 Corinthians 13 should Mandy remember when thinking about how to act toward Tanya?
The passage that talks about love being patient, kind, and not easily angered.
How do we fulfill our calling in the church according to the Bible passages from Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12?
By using the spiritual gifts given to us for the building up of the church and the spreading of the gospel.
According to the lesson, what changes in our priorities when we follow Jesus' example of service?
We stop pursuing selfish interests and start focusing on helping others and serving God
According to Ellen G. White, what will be the result of practicing good works and service on earth?
The work we begin on earth through service will be perfected in eternity.
How does John 13:35 relate to our responsibility in Christian service, according to the memory text?
It teaches that love for one another is the mark of true discipleship, and through acts of service, this love is demonstrated to the world.
According to 1 Corinthians 13, why is it important for Mandy to address the situation with Tanya if she truly wants to live out her new commitment to Jesus?
True love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13, does not hold grudges and seeks reconciliation; addressing the issue would reflect God's love and healing in her life.
According to 1 Peter 4:10, how should we use the gifts that God has given us?
We should use them to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
In what way do our actions reflect Jesus’ love to others, especially when we serve them selflessly?
When we serve others selflessly, we mirror Jesus’ love and show that we are His true followers, which can lead others to Him.
How does serving others in love help to change our sinful nature, according to the lesson?
Service is one of God’s ways of helping us become less selfish and more like Christ, allowing His love to transform us and grow us in kingdom qualities.