(Note: For remote participants and BFG leaders, these questions are meant to be used in conjunction with the pastor’s sermon. Attempting to use these questions absent the sermon’s teaching could lead to unbiblical or unhelpful conclusions.)

For Kids: One of the untrue complaints against Christianity is that the Bible supports our modern-day understanding of slavery. Paul has an important reason for talking the way he does in this passage. So, let’s all be very careful to make sure we understand well what he is saying.  

• Why is it important for Christians to serve their bosses well? 
• How does serving poorly give people the wrong idea about God? 
• What’s one way you can serve your parents or teachers in a way that honors God? 

 
For Discussion:

• Why is it important to understand that the Bible has never condoned our modern-day understanding of slavery?  
• What would you say to someone who insists the Bible does support (modern-day) slavery?  
• Why ought Christians serve their boss (masters) well? What makes this difficult?  
• Is it ok for Christians to leave a bad work situation? How do you know? If it is ok, what is the right way for a Christian to leave such a situation?  
• What happens when Christians don’t work well for their bosses? What does the church stand to lose when this happens?  
• What good can come when Christians serve well under the authority of nonbelievers?  
• As important as it is for a Christian to serve a non-Christian boss well, why is it even more important for a Christian to serve a Christian boss well?  
• Since we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, why do we still have boss/employee distinctions? 
• How does the world benefit when Christians work well together?  

 
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