Servanthood: The Upside-Down Values of the King

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Mar 29, 2015 by: Dale Thiele | Series: Learning Jesus Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Tags: Service, power, leadership, ransomed
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Learning Jesus
Servanthood: The Upside Down Values of the King
Mark 10:32-45

  • The King Must Die
  • Exploitation of Power: Selfish Gain
  • The Path of Service: Following in the Steps of Jesus

Questions for Further Study or Group Discussion

  1. Read Mark 10:32-45. How might the disciples not understand Jesus’ prediction of his death in Jerusalem?
  2. What are James & John asking for? Why would they make this request? In what ways do we “grab” at status and recognitions?
  3. Jesus highlights the “normal” approach to leadership and power in verse 42. What does this look like? What are some examples of this type of leadership? Why is this normal?
  4. What kind of leadership does Jesus extol in verses 43 & 44? What does this look like? What are some examples? How is this leadership style so “upside-down”?
  5. Explain the significance of verse 45. Why does any one’s life need to be “ransomed”?
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