Sermon Tone Analysis

The world may assess people’s greatness by the number of people whom they control and who are at their beck and call; or by their intellectual standing and their academic eminence; or by the number of committees of which they are members; or by the size of their bank balances and the material possessions which they have amassed; but in the assessment of Jesus Christ these things are irrelevant.

Leaders today in the USA.

Democrat/Republican.

I. Greatness of the Cross (17-19)

How did Jesus know this would happen to Him?

A. Delivered

Betrayal.

B. Condemned

Injustice.

C. Handed Over

1. Mocked

Humiliation.

2. Scourged

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Physical Pain.

2. Scourged

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3. Crucified

14 I am poured out like water, And all my bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It is melted within me.

15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And my tongue cleaves to my jaws; And You lay me in the dust of death.

16 For dogs have surrounded me; A band of evildoers has encompassed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.

17 I can count all my bones.

They look, they stare at me; 18 They divide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots.

Suffering’s ultimate end.

3. Crucified

4. Raised

4. Raised

Beyond the curtain of suffering lay the revelation of glory; beyond the cross was the crown; beyond the defeat was triumph; and beyond death was life.

II.

Greatness of the Question (20-24)

A. Boldness of the Request (20-21)

Why would she ask this?

Why would she ask this?

B. Ignorance of the Request (22)

A Roman coin was once found with the picture of an ox on it; the ox was facing two things—an altar and a plough; and the inscription read: ‘Ready for either.’

The ox had to be ready either for the supreme moment of sacrifice on the altar or the long labour of the plough on the farm.

James was the first of the disciples to be martyred, and John had to endure hard days on the Isle of Patmos.

These three believers wanted their will, not God’s will, and they wanted it their way.

C. Answer to the Request (23)

The Cross precedes the Crown

The Cross precedes the Crown

D. Reaction to the Request (24)

III.

The Greatness of Humility (25-28)

A. Lack of Humility (25)

B. Teaching of Humility (26-27)

mattew 20:26-27

C. Example of Humility (28)

Many — prisoner exchange usually 1 for 1. Jesus is of infinite worth.

A Roman coin was once found with the picture of an ox on it; the ox was facing two things—an altar and a plough; and the inscription read: ‘Ready for either.’

The ox had to be ready either for the supreme moment of sacrifice on the altar or the long labour of the plough on the farm.

What one thing can you do this week to serve your family, your co-workers, your friends, or even a stranger?