Greatness Through Humility

Martin Luther King, Malcom Little, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Lebron James. What do all of these men have in common? They were all great. But what made them great? Was it

While the disciples were debating which one of them would betray Jesus, they take a radically different turn when start discussing who is the greatest.

Contention Among the Team v24

There will be contention among believers.

The disciples were arguing over who would be the most important.

The assumption of the coming kingdom, from Jesus remarks about not eating or drinking until he comes into His kingdom, which they thought was at hand.

They are trying to secure their position in this kingdom.

People try to position themselves when they perceive an opening.

Pride or Humility v25-27

Jesus desires humility over pride.

The pride of the world V. 25

Exercise Lordship, to dominate completely

Authority, reign

Benfactor, a honorary title for someone who has served.

The humility of the Christian V. 26-27

The Promise Future

It will get greater later.

If you desire to be great, start by humbling yourself.

Serve God and those around you.

See yourself as the chief servant.

One of the greatest compliment I ever recieved came in the form of silence.

I fixed my family dinner. I grilled them salmon sauteed in fresh lemon and season with lemon pepper, grilled to perfection. Served with real mash potatoes and buttery green beans. It was amazing and complimentary that no one said a word, nor did they look up until they were finished. I heard that is the greatest compliment to good food. But there must be great service, if there is to be great food.

Jesus showed us what greatness looks like.

Washing the feet of His disciples.

Teaching them how to pray

Feeding the hungry

Healing the sick

And ultimately dying on Calvary, to save a people who could not save themselves.

That’s what greatness look like

Sacrificing self for others.