Sermon Tone Analysis

Right perspective

Right questions lead to the right teaching to give the right perspective.

Jesus has been teaching about greatness and the Kingdom of God (Mk9:33-35) what was required to enter the kingdom of God (Mk10:14-15); the way to enter the kingdom (Mk10:27).

But still there was the wrong perception but right questions, leading to the right teaching.

Do whatever we ask (Mk10:35)

Jesus response, it is not mine to do this (Mk10:40)

So, Jesus stopped and taught there about the cup of suffering, and the cup of blessing and the baptism of suffering and blessing, but still there was potential problem that needed to be addressed or it would cause division within the apostles.

Our passage today is a great reminder that we are to live contrary to the world and what it believes but to have God’s perspective and follow Jesus example.

So, in doing so, may we look at:

How we have been served by greatness

May we serve to be great

Greatness example for us to follow

How we have been served by greatness

We have some great examples in our lives, and maybe some not so great examples to of greatness.

When we open the scripture we find both too, but today our focus is a biblical examples of true greatness, how we have been served by it and what we are to do with it.

For us to get there, we need to see where we are in the scripture and go from there.

What do you see, what do you notice, what sticks out to you?

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Served by greatness; served by Jesus (Mk10:45)

Served by the prophets (Heb12:1; Heb11:7-8)

Served by the Holy Spirit (1Pt1:10-12; Jn16:13)

Served by the Apostles (Jn17:20-21; 1Cor4:913; 2Cor11:24-29)

Served by angels (Heb1:14; Lk1:11-19)

Served by Christians; let this one sink in, how, who, when, why and what were the results?

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Served by greatness; served by Jesus (Mk10:45; Mt20:28 is parallel)

Served by the prophets (Heb12:1; Heb11:7-8)

Served by the Holy Spirit (1Pt1:11-12; Jn16:13)

Served by the Apostles (Jn17:20-21; 1Cor4:913; 2Cor11:24-29)

Served by angels (Heb1:14; Lk1:11-19)

Served by Christians; let this one sink in, how, who, when, why and what were the results?

How did Jesus serve?

Why did Jesus serve, When did Jesus serve?

Served by greatness; served by Jesus (Mk10:45)

Served by the prophets (Heb12:1; Heb11:7-8)

The prophets who gave example, not perfect, but working examples for us.

Example with direction on what we are to do, just as they did.

Noah a drunk, Abraham a liar - God still used them mightily to serve

Served by greatness; served by Jesus (Mk10:45)

Served by the prophets (Heb12:1; Heb11:7-8)

Served by the Holy Spirit (1Pt1:10-12; Jn16:13)

The prophets prophesied for us, served us through the revealed word through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit that was promised with there for a purpose to inspire and guide the apostles so that we may have the revealed truth of the gospel.

Served by greatness; served by Jesus (Mk10:45)

Served by the prophets (Heb12:1; Heb11:7-8)

Served by the Holy Spirit (1Pt1:11-12; Jn16:13)

Served by the Apostles (Jn17:20-21; 1Cor4:9-13; 2Cor11:24-29)

By the power of the Spirit through the prayer of Jesus.

Served by Christians; let this one sink in, how, who, when, why and what were the results?

And the cost to them was great so that we may have the gospel

served by suffering further exampled

1COr1:28-29

and it that were not enough, served by Angels

Served by greatness; served by Jesus (Mk10:45)

Served by the prophets (Heb12:1; Heb11:7-8)

Served by the Holy Spirit (1Pt1:11-12; Jn16:13)

Served by the Apostles (Jn17:20-21; 1Cor4:913; 2Cor11:24-29)

Served by angels (Heb1:14; Lk1:11-19)

Served by Christians; let this one sink in, how, who, when, why and what were the results?

God’s ministering spirits, sent to minister to those who will inherit salvation, receive salvation.

They were a part of the revelation of God, and still are among us today, but first the revelation; take a second turn to .

Where did the angel appear (v.11)? ; Why did the angel appear (v.12)?

What was the response to the angel appearing (v.18)?

And finally one more to consider and let’s discuss this one for a couple of minutes

Served by greatness; served by Jesus (Mk10:45)

Served by the prophets (Heb12:1; Heb11:7-8)

Served by the Holy Spirit (1Pt1:11-12; Jn16:13)

Served by the Apostles (Jn17:20-21; 1Cor4:913; 2Cor11:24-29)

Served by angels (Heb1:14; Lk1:11-19)

Served by Christians; let this one sink in, how, who, when, why and what were the results?

Someone had to bring us the gospel message that we can to believe.

People still take the time to preach, teach, share the word so that you may grow in the Lord

People serve by cleaning a building, mowing grass etc, so we may have a nice place for us to meet.

People come and serve us when we are sick or in grief so we may know, feel and receive the love of God through them.

We have been served by greatness, we have seen the love, the dedication of the Lord, the Prophets, the Spirit, the Apostles, angels and finally by other Christians, so now how do we show our love for those who served us?

How do we show our appreciation?

Here is a good hint, follow their example

May we serve to be great

Proof is in the pudding, put your appreciation, your thankfulness, your love into action and serve others as others have served you.

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Serve through evangelism (Jn1:35-46; 1Pt3:15; 1Pt4:8-9; Mt25:42-46)

Served by angels (Heb1:14; Lk1:11-19)

Served by Christians; let this one sink in, how, who, when, why and what were the results?

Evangelism through the word and through actions.

Serve through edification (Eph4:16; Rom15:2)