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Intro story of a servant-hearted hotel clerk
We live in a proud and egotistical driven generation
Some people can strut sitting down they are so proud of themselves
The Bible says the end times will be like this in 2 Timothy 3:2, “For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, etc…
Pride is one of the seven abominations that the Lord hates, Proverbs 6:16-17, “These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look
READ 1 PETER 5:6;
IT IS A COMMAND, HUMBLE YOURSELF OR BE HUMBLED
The Disciples never understood this; because they were too busy thinking of themselves.
Matthew 19:27; Luke 22:24 (right after the Lord’s Supper)
We are always worried about what everyone else thinks
Reputation is what others think about you; Character is what God knows about you- Dr.R
I. An Assumption (20-21)
a. The Bible says that this woman was the sister of Mary and that James and John was the cousins of Jesus. Mark 15:40, “Salome” was her name
b. Often times people try to play the role of the Holy Spirit and maneuver themselves in great positions
c. Story of man who would book rooms near leaders at Conventions
d. Acts 17:26, God has determined the boundaries of our dwellings
e. False humility, kneeling down trying to gain something
II. An Answer (22-24)
a. We need to have a biblical understanding of what it means to follow Jesus
b. Jesus questioned whether they actually understood what He was saying
c. Paul understood this temporary suffering in 2 Cor. 4:17, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”
d. The disciples thought they had it all under control, WE ARE ABLE
e. 1 Corinthians 10:12
III. An Application (25-28)
a. Jesus defines humility and answers the question of who is the greatest
b. Matthew 3:11; Matthew 11:11
c. The true test of servant hood is how you act when you’re treated like one
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