November 3, 2024
Serve Others
What does it take to be great?
Embody
God’s intention for us is to become like Jesus – Romans 8:29
Acts 2:42-47
Serve Others
Use your time and talents to display God’s love.
“… distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.” –Acts 2:45
“Live Generously” and “Serve Others: are two sides of the same coin.
Living generously is the sacrifice of resources, while serving is the act of “greatness” that requires humility.
What does it take to be great?
The disciples argued about greatness at least three times:
1. Jesus teaches them about humility using a child as an example – Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48
“If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” –Jesus, Mark 9:35
2. James and John’s mother asked for positions of honor – Mathew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45
“…whoever would be great among you must be your servant … even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve” –Jesus, Matthew 20:26, 28
3. At the Last Supper, after Jesus had washed their feet – Luke 22:24-30
“… let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.” – Jesus, Luke 22:26
Serving is what makes us great.
John 13:1-20
“Do you understand what I have done to you?” – Jesus, John 13:12
Serving Others
Is most powerful when we set aside titles, positions and authority. – John 13:13-14
Reflects the heart of Jesus, allowing us to grow more like Him. – John 13:15
Is the path to growing in humility. – John 13:16
Is the seal of the follower of Jesus. – John 13:17
Who are you serving?
Serve others.
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