Matthew 20:25-28 NLT
But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Luke 22:24 NLT
Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them.
John 13:4-5 NLT
So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin.
Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him.
John 13:13-17 NLT
You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.
THE BIG IDEA:
Jesus didn’t call us ______, he called us to _____!
You are willingly to _____________________________________
Matthew 5:41 NLT
If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles.
You are being prepared for _______________________________
Matthew 25:23 NIV
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
You are allowing others to _______________________________
Matthew 5:16 NIV
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Jeremiah 29-11 NIV
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.
4 Ways to Keep the Servant Mindset…
- Understand and accept that _______________________________________
- Recognize that _________________________________________________
- Look for ______________________________________________________
- Make room for _________________________________________________