The person I think the most about in this world is myself. Jesus thought most about others and their needs.
Mk 10:35-45 James and John ask Jesus to be in positions of importance. This comes right after Jesus talks about his coming death. Jesus didn't chastise them for their request, but redirected them to the truth of sacrifice, suffering, and death.
-Jesus (God) came to serve. WOW! Mk 10:45 He gave his life as a ransom for many. Phil 2:5-8
-We cannot serve others until we let Jesus serve us. Apart from Jesus, we would have no desire or ability to serve. Jesus fills us and we overflow onto others. If I only think about myself and serve myself, I will be miserable.
-Jesus' thoughts and practice concerning service are radical! Lk 22:24-30
-When we serve him, we are the beneficiaries, not the benefactors. Acts 17:24-28 We benefit by serving Jesus.
-There is a huge difference between hearing and doing. Jn 13:14-17 Jesus washes the disciples feet in order to serve them and set them an example of serving others.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Jesus: He came to serve
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