Luke 22:24 A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
- The disciples are striving to be considered GREAT for the PRIVILEGES it would bring them
25 And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.
1. Followers of Jesus Christ Have a Different Calling
26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.
2. Upside Down Kingdom (Different Goals)
27 For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.
3. Jesus is the Example
28 “You are those who have stayed with me in my trials, 29 and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, 30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel
4. Eternal Perspective
26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.
5. Whatever Position You Hold, Serve