Title: The Heart of a Servant (1)
Series: Servanthood
Author: Tim Melton
Text: Mark 10:42-45
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was the King of Macedonia; one of history's most successful military commanders.
Taharqa the Great (reigned 690-664 BC) was the Pharaoh of the 25th Dynasty of Egypt who was known for military campaigns and monumental building.
Catherine the Great (1729-1796) was an Empress of Russia who expanded and modernized the Russian Empire.
Ashoka the Great (c. 304-232 BC) was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who embraced Buddhism and promoted nonviolence.
Cyrus the Great ( c. 600-530 BC) was the founder of Persian Empire; known for human rights, religious tolerance, and building one of the largest empires in history.
Alfred the Great (849-899) was the King of Wessex who defended England against Viking invasion and promoted education.
Constantine the Great (c. 272-337) was the first Christian emperor of Rome and founder of Constantinople.
Each of these were called great because of their worldly successes, power, fame, skill, riches, knowledge, victories and dominance.
Who comes to mind when you think of the word great? To some this word brings thoughts of a great athlete. To others it brings to mind a world leader of the past or a successful businessman of the present. You might think of an actor or a musician. But who is truly great?
In Mark 10:35-37 we find this story that begins to answer the question of greatness. James and John, two of Jesus' closest followers, came to Jesus with a special request.
"Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked.
37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory."
What are they saying here? We want to be great. We want the place of honor and glory. We want to be associated with you in such a way that we are recognized and applauded. Just a few verses before, ...
Series: Servanthood
Author: Tim Melton
Text: Mark 10:42-45
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was the King of Macedonia; one of history's most successful military commanders.
Taharqa the Great (reigned 690-664 BC) was the Pharaoh of the 25th Dynasty of Egypt who was known for military campaigns and monumental building.
Catherine the Great (1729-1796) was an Empress of Russia who expanded and modernized the Russian Empire.
Ashoka the Great (c. 304-232 BC) was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty who embraced Buddhism and promoted nonviolence.
Cyrus the Great ( c. 600-530 BC) was the founder of Persian Empire; known for human rights, religious tolerance, and building one of the largest empires in history.
Alfred the Great (849-899) was the King of Wessex who defended England against Viking invasion and promoted education.
Constantine the Great (c. 272-337) was the first Christian emperor of Rome and founder of Constantinople.
Each of these were called great because of their worldly successes, power, fame, skill, riches, knowledge, victories and dominance.
Who comes to mind when you think of the word great? To some this word brings thoughts of a great athlete. To others it brings to mind a world leader of the past or a successful businessman of the present. You might think of an actor or a musician. But who is truly great?
In Mark 10:35-37 we find this story that begins to answer the question of greatness. James and John, two of Jesus' closest followers, came to Jesus with a special request.
"Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked.
37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory."
What are they saying here? We want to be great. We want the place of honor and glory. We want to be associated with you in such a way that we are recognized and applauded. Just a few verses before, ...
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