True Greatness

True Greatness
Christ Proclamation Church
Mark 9:30-50
March 17, 2019

The Kingdom of God is at hand because the King is at hand. However, the Kingdom of God is very different than what was anticipated because the King is different than who was anticipated. This king is no ONLY the Son of Man but also the Suffering Servant. Therefore, Jesus calls us to repent and believe the gospel which means that we devote our lives entirely to Him, denying ourselves, and seeking to serve the least of these.

I. GREATNESS PREDICTED - (Mark 9:30-31)
    A. Jesus: Son of Man
    B. Jesus: Suffering Servant

II. GREATNESS REDEFINED - (Mark 9:32-41)
    A. First Interaction
        1. The Disciples' Pride
        2. Jesus' Response: Serve
    B. Second Interaction
        1. The Disciples' Pride
        2. Jesus' Response: Serve

III. GREATNESS EXPLAINED - (Mark 9:42-50)
    A. Beware of Causing Others to Sin
    B. Beware of Causing Yourself to Sin
    C. Beware of Losing Your Saltiness