Music As Service, Not Stardom | Ep. 12

When you play your instrument or perform, are you trying to be a servant or a star?  It's a convicting questions for any musician.  Today, we look at Jesus' example of servanthood as we break down how we might serve Him and others through our music.    

Discussion Questions -- Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• Have you ever thought about this world as a counterfeit kingdom?  Do you think this is an accurate description?  Explain. 
• What are some differences between the counterfeit kingdom and God’s Kingdom? 
• Do you seek to be a star or a servant through your music? 
• Have you ever thought of your music as a way of serving? 
• What might be getting in the way of you serving through your music?
• What is an aspect of Jesus’ servanthood that impacts you the most? 
• Do you believe that all you have you have only received based on 1 Corinthians 4:7?  Do you act like it? 
• What do you say when someone compliments you?  
• Has someone else’s music served you at any point in your life? Explain.
• What is a way you can serve others with your music?
• How does Jesus’ triumphant second coming widen or grow your perspective? 

To help engage our hearts in greater worship to Him, check out these songs that relate to this episode!  

• Because of Christ
• King Jesus 
• God So Loved
• To God Be the Glory
• In Christ Alone

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:08 The World's Stardom vs. Jesus' Servanthood
• 7:56 Barriers to True Servanthood
• 9:49 Jesus, Others, You - JOY
• 11:42 Serving Jesus With Your Music
• 17:00 Serving Others With Your Music
• 20:23 The Joy of Humility
• 21:54 The Bigger Story - Jesus Is Coming Back!
• 24:19 Outro