Servant Evangelism Bible Study
Written by Dr. Buddy Young ©1997 West Texas A&M University's Baptist Student Ministries
 Adapted from Conspiracy of Kindness by Steve Sjogren ©1993 Vine Books.

Servant Evangelism Defined:

    Demonstrating the kindness and grace of God by offering to
    do some act of humble service with no strings attached.


Servant Evangelism Described:


    It is a JESUS Thing  Matt 20:28, John 13:14-17
        Jesus is the example of servanthood
        Jesus calls us to be selfless servants
        Jesus compels us to serve others

    It is a FRUITBEARING Thing Titus 3:14, John 15:8
        We must learn to continually do good works
        We must meet the urgent need of people

    It is an ENLIGHTENING Thing Matt 5:14-16
         We must exhibit good works toward people
         We must exalt Jesus in our good works

    It is an ABNORMAL Thing Luke 10:25-37
        We must not follow everyone else, by passing by
        We must do the abnormal thing, meet needs

    It is a REPENTANCE Thing Romans 2:4
        Deeds of  kindness rather than
        doctrines of condemnation lead people to Jesus.

Servant Evangelism Deplicted:

Examine the Servant Evangelism Projects list and determine three really good projects. Think about how you can do one of these projects before Beach Reach.

Thought Questions:
Consider you response to the questions below:

1. Pick one or two projects  from the Servant Evangelism Projects list
    that you could do with a group of students before Beach Reach. Plan the project.
2. What does Matt 20:28 mean to you?
3. How was Jesus a servant in ministering to the needs of people?
4. Why is meeting the needs of someone a fruitbearing activity?
5. How does doing a kind (free) act point someone to Jesus Matt 5:14-16?
6. What does Romans 2:4 mean?
7. What can you do to live out the definition of a servant evangelist?