11.24.24 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What is something you want people to remember about you when you are gone?
Read and Discuss
Romans 16:1-8
1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church in Cenchreae. 2 So you should welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may require your help. For indeed she has been a benefactor of many—and of me also.
3 Give my greetings to Prisca and Aquila, my coworkers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches. 5 Greet also the church that meets in their home. Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who is the first convert to Christ from Asia. 6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard for you. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my fellow Jews and fellow prisoners. They are noteworthy in the eyes of the apostles, and they were also in Christ before me. 8 Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.
- Why does Paul take time to list all of these names?
- What were some of the benefits that Paul got from these people?
- How do the people in your life benefit from you?
- Why is it important to live out our faith in community?
Extra Questions
- What are some of the benefits of doing life with other followers of Jesus?
- What are some of the downsides?
- If your name was in this list that Paul was making, what would he say you contribute to the group of believers?
- What are some things that keep people from community?
- What barriers are keeping you from community now?
Romans 16:12-13 NIV
12 Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord.
Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord.
13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too.
- How did women help Paul in his ministry?
- What does it mean to work hard in the Lord?
- What can you do this week to work hard in the Lord?
Extra Questions
- Who are some women who have helped shape your faith?
- How could you thank them this week?
- Are there any areas of your life that you are not working hard for the Lord?
- How can you start improving in those areas?
- Who can help you with this?
Discipleship Questions
- How can you improve your Christ-centered community this week?
- Who is someone you need to invite into your community this week?
Memorize it!
Romans 16:3-4
3 Give my greetings to Prisca and Aquila, my coworkers in Christ Jesus, 4 who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches.
Prayer TACOS!
Thanksgiving- Thank the Lord for the people he has put in your life to draw you closer to Him
Adoration- Worship the Lord for creating community
Confess to the times you have neglected the community of believers
Others- Ask the Lord to give you boldness to invite someone into your Christ-centered community
Self- Pray that the Lord would increase your awareness of the importance of Christ-centered community