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:

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT

Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19^th

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

What does this passage say about the Power and