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1.9 Jesus, the disciples and service Describe Jesus’ teaching on service What did Jesus mean in this story? What problem does this raise for Christian disciples? What does this mean for Christians today?

Who is better?

Jesus, the disciples and service Read page 20 The cup and the baptism are Jesus’ suffering. The disciples would have to share Jesus’ suffering. James was also executed for his faith. The cup may also refer to the cup of the last supper (this is also linked with suffering). J&J miss the point. The kingdom of God is not about power but about service.

Jesus, the disciples and service The cup and the baptism are Jesus’ suffering. The disciples would have to share Jesus’ suffering. James was also executed for his faith. The cup may also refer to the cup of the last supper (this is also linked with suffering). J&J miss the point. The kingdom of God is not about power but about service.

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Jesus, the disciples and service Think about the time Mark was writing his gospel (hint: Nero) why might Mark have included passage in his gospel? How do you think Gentile rulers “lord it over them”? What are the problems for Christians today in this passage? (8) (Bullets for now) Jesus predicts his death in this passage. How does he explain why he has to die? Why did Jesus predict his death? Give some examples of ways that some Christians act like servants today. Do you think Christians behave the way Jesus intended? (use any passage we have studied so far as evidence) Explain some of the ways that Mark shows the cost of discipleship in the passages we have looked at so far. You could use: The Rich Young Man (Mark 10:17-31), The 1st prophecy of the Passion (8:31-38) , Who is the greatest (9:33-37) ,Jesus sends out the 12 (6:7-13)

Problems What are the problems for Christians today in this passage? (8) (Bullets for now) Disciples fail Service is difficult We don’t want to do this- selfish Small things can be more difficult Difficult to change/ goes against culture Requires humility (to be humble) The Pope /vatican 6. Give some examples of ways that some Christians act like servants today

The problems of Discipleship Disciples fail- so it is clearly difficult to be a disciple and to understand all the teachings Service is difficult- many lost their lives It went against the culture of the time. Requires humility (to be humble)- they had to be prepared to look stupid- they had to be prepare to give up possessions and wealth