Made for More: Part 1, Made for You
August 10, 2025

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Message Review

According to the writers of Scripture, we were made in God’s image, to do God’s work, for God’s glory. In short, we were made for more.  We were made on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose.  We were made to make an impact for Jesus.  According to Jesus, we make an impact by serving what God cares about.  The effect of serving is transformational.  Throughout this series, we’re discovering three things: the impact of serving transforms.  This week we talked about the first thing.  The impact of serving transforms YOU!  

Main Point: The impact of serving transforms you.

Scripture References: Genesis 1:1, 26-28; Mark 10:32-37, 41-45; Matthew 23:11-12

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was Mark 10:32-45. Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the following Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (Use the Bible Overview to learn the context)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage? What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was the author’s original intent in this passage? What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you want to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon?

  • What did you want to be when you grew up?  Why did you desire that?

  • When have you experienced the joy of living with purpose? What were you doing, and why did you feel purpose through that?

  • According to the writers of Scripture, we were made (created by God) to make a positive, transformational, and God-glorifying impact in the world. 

    • If that’s true, why is it important we live it out?

    • How do we practically do that in our everyday lives?

    • What is preventing you from doing what you were made in your daily life?

  • Read Mark 10:32 - 45.

    • In verses 35-37, what were James and John hoping to gain? Can you relate to wanting God to give you what you think will make you happy or fulfilled?

    • In verse 43, Jesus said, “Not so with you.” What does that phrase mean in the context of following Jesus?

    • In verses 42–45, how did Jesus redefine greatness? What stands out to you about His response to James and John?  What’s challenging to you about his response?

    • What’s hard to understand or apply from this passage?

  • Read Matthew 23:11–12.

    • In what ways can pride keep us from following Jesus and making an impact for Him?

    • According to Jesus, what does it practically look like to choose to humble ourselves, and why?

  • Are you living out what you were made for by serving who and what God cares about—both in everyday life and on a team at Relevant? If you are, share how serving has impacted and transformed you. If not, what’s holding you back, and what step could you take to start?

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