The Servant King
Mark 10:32-45
Pastor Jason Carlson
Mark 10:32-45
The way of the servant King is:
1. Modeled by a King determined to sacrifice (v. 32-34)
Luke 9:51
"before the foundation of the world”
Revelation 13:8 (Jesus is the Lamb slain...)
Ephesians 1:4... (God chose us in Christ...)
2 Timothy 1:9... (God granted us grace in Jesus...)
Revelation 17:8... (God wrote our names in his book of life...)
Hebrews 12:1b-2
Isaiah 50:5-7
2. Contrasted by followers desirous of superiority (v. 35-40)
Acts 12:1-3
3. Learned by discipleship directed at selflessness (v. 41-45)
Isaiah 14:12-15
Romans 12:2a
“ransom” = Lytron (the price paid to secure release)
Romans 6:23
1 Peter 1:18-19
2 Corinthians 5:17
Ezekiel 36:26a
Acts 1:8
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for reflection:
1. How would the average person in our world define greatness? How does Jesus define greatness?
2. Why is serving others challenging? Why is serving others fulfilling?
Questions for discussion:
1. What do we learn about Jesus by looking at his determined march to Jerusalem?
2. What do the “cup” and “baptism” of v. 38 symbolize? What are the implications of these symbols for our lives as Jesus People?
3. How can we cultivate the selflessness and service essential to being followers of Jesus?
