Key idea: Live faithfully wherever God has placed you

I. Slaves, obey:

1. With respect  (v.5)

2. With integrity (v 6)

3. With joy (vv 6-7)

4. With expectation (v 8)

II. Masters, lead:

1. With gentleness (v 9a)

2. With humility (v 9b)

Suggested SG Questions

1. What stood out to you from the message?
2. How is Paul’s description of serving and leading different from worldly ideas of serving and leading?
3. Which of the instructions for servants is the most difficult for you? Which is the easiest?
4. What are some situations where you are prone to people-pleasing? Why is serving the Lord a solution to it?
5. What are some opportunities that God has given you to be faithful in? What’s one small way you can be more faithful this week in them?