The Heart of a Servant

   “What It Means to Follow the Master”

Mark 9:30-42

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”   Mk. 10:45

I.  The HUMILITY of the Master   (9:30-32)

Jesus continues to _______ & train His disciples on His

way to Jerusalem. (vv. 30-31)

NOTE – He tells the disciples that He would be _______,

killed & then rise again 3 days later. (v. 31) cf. Mk. 8:31

Matthew says that the disciples were “deeply ________”

hearing this & Mark says they were confused. (v. 32)

cf,  Matt. 17:23; Mk. 9:32 – “afraid to ask”

The cross always precedes the crown as it models

__________ & provides salvation.

cf. Jn. 13:1-5; Phil. 2:3-11; 1 Cor. 1:18-24; 2:1-5; Gal. 6:14

II.  The PRIDE of His Men    (9:33-42)

Jesus’ disciples are such ______-_________! (vv. 33-34)

A disciple’s constant, life-long battle is with _________!

cf. Mk. 10:35-37; 14:29-31; Mt. 19:27; 20:20-21; Lk. 22:33

Jesus’ private instruction began with a _____-________

statement to His disciples! (v. 35)      i.e.  DDPs

After this, Jesus uses a ______ in the house to illustrate

humility & servanthood.  cf.  Mk. 10:13-16, 45; Lk. 18:15

Then John expresses concern about someone not willing to

________ them & Jesus corrects his thinking.(vv. 38-41)

Jesus warns the disciples about causing a “humble” believer

to _________ & fall. (v. 42)  i.e.  millstone around neck

FYI – Entrance into God’s __________ requires humility &

child-like trust in Christ!   cf.  Mk. 10:15; Mt. 18:3

Practical Application:

  1. The Cross – Mk. 9:31; Phil. 2:3-11; Gal. 6:14
  2. The Child – Mk. 9:37; 10:14-15; Mt. 18:3
  3. The Towel – Mk. 10:45; Jn. 13:5, 12-17

 Appointments with God

            The HEART of a SERVANT

                  Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19th                                               

 Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

  • Mark 1:32-35

What does this passage say about the Power and

Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life?  What can you

learn from Him?  Practice it in prayer today!

Tuesday, March 20th                                                                                           

 Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

  • Mark 6:30-32

What does this passage say about the Power and

Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life?  What can you

learn from Him?  Practice it in prayer today!

Wednesday, March 21st                                            

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

  • Mark 6:45-46

What does this passage say about the Power and

Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life?  What can you

learn from Him?  Practice it in prayer today!

Thursday, March 22nd                                         

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

  • Mark 14:32-42

What does this passage say about the Power and

Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life?  What can you

learn from Him?  Practice it in prayer today!

Friday, March 23rd                                           

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

  • Luke 5:15-16

What does this passage say about the Power and

Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life?  What can you

learn from Him?  Practice it in prayer today!

Saturday/Sunday, March 24-25

 Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

  • Luke 6:12-13; 9:18

What does this passage say about the Power and

Priority of Jesus’ Prayer Life?  What can you

learn from Him?  Practice it in prayer today!

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