Who Is The Greatest?
Marked – Week 24
April 3, 2022
Key Scriptures
Key Points
- Jesus tells the 12 of His impending fate and resurrection for the second time.
- The disciples were afraid to ask questions and did not understand.
- Their hearts were consumed with self and their own potential greatness.
- Jesus says greatness is only achieved in the Kingdom through serving.
- A child is brought in to demonstrate the need for humility as well as serving without the applause of people but to the Glory of God.
- Another argument about someone other than the 12 casting a demon arises with John.
- Jesus explains that even if “anyone” give a cup of cold water to one of his own it doesn’t go unrewarded.
- Jesus only has six months left with these future world changers and they must learn to deny self-recognition and glorify God.
- We are much like the men when we compete and seek approval from others.
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever found yourself seeking the approval of others?
- What does serving others look like?
- What was your personal take-away from Sunday’s sermon?
- How can serving others change your own heart?