Sermon in “Personalities of the Passion” series. Mark 10:35-45
JOCKEYING FOR POSITION
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I. How great are you?
II. Reflecting the culture.
A. Question of greatness was common among Jews in that day.
B. Our culture is worse.
C. Jesus is very different.
III. Greatness costs.
IV. Two approaches to greatness.
A. The Gentile way.
B. Jesus’ way.
V. How do you stack up as a servant?
A. Are you a servant of all, or some?
B. Do you keep a low profile, or expect praise?
C. Do you serve with a sense of joy, or obligation?
D. Do serve out of love for the Master?
VI. Jesus’ example.
A. He is not exempt from the principle he taught.
B. He came to give his life as a ransom.
C. Do you serve this Servant?