Get Low | Matthew 23:11-12

Introduction

Expositional Observations

Teaching tailored to the crowd that followed Jesus and to His Disciples v.1

Jesus provides instruction vv. 2-3

Jesus issues rebuke vv. 4-7

Jesus erects guard rails vv. 8-10

Preaching Points

Appreciate Oxymoronic Descriptions v.11

It is in this verse that we gain a peek at a description of Jesus

Matt 20:28 | For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many

Let the Process Promote You v.12a

Pr 25:6-7 | Don’t demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great.

7 It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table than to be sent away in public disgrace.

When you Get Low, You Will Go High v.12b

Pr 29:23 | Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.