Matthew 20:25-28, NOG
“Jesus called the apostles and said, ‘You know that the rulers of nations have absolute power over people and their officials have absolute authority over people. But that’s not the way it’s going to be among you. Whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant. Whoever wants to be most important among you will be your slave. It’s the same way with the Son of Man. He didn’t come so that others could serve him. He came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people.’”
1: For us to Follow Jesus means we may suffer with Him.
1 Peter 4:16, NOG
“If you suffer for being a Christian, don’t feel ashamed, but praise God for being called that name.”
Romans 5:3b-4, KJV
“…we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
2: Kidnapped by sin, Jesus is our only hope for freedom.
Matthew 20:28, MEV
“…even as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Ephesians 5:2, MEV
“Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us as a fragrant offering and a sacrifice to God.”
3: First place in the kingdom belongs to the one who serves others.
A bondslave is a person whose only interest is fulfilling the will of the master.
Romans 6:18 GNT
“You were set free from sin and became slaves to righteousness.”
1 Corinthians 9:19 NOG
“Although I’m free from all people, I have made myself a slave for all people to win more of them.”
