Who Is The Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven? Matthew 20:20-28 Who Is The Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven?

“Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him.” Vs. 20-21

“Many women were there, watching from a distance “Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.” Matthew 27:55-56

“Some women were watching from a distance “Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.” Mark 15:40

“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.” John 19:25

Matthew 4:21 “Going on from there He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and He called them.” Mark 3:17 (to them He gave the name Boanerges, which means, “Sons of Thunder”);

“When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.” (“A violent irritation at some perceived unfair treatment.”) Vs. 24

“James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, ‘Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.’ And He said to them, ‘What do you want Me to do for you?’ They said to Him, ‘Grant that we may sit, one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory.’” Mark 10:35-37

And Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel…” Matthew 19:28

“You do not know what you ask.” Vs. 22-24

“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge and to crucify. And the third day He will rise again.” Vs. 18-19

“And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” Luke 12:50 “But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!” Matthew 26:39

About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46

“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Please Turn In Your Bibles 1 Peter 4:12-16

"You will indeed drink My cup” Acts 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king laid hands on some who belonged to the church in order to mistreat them. 2 And he had James the brother of John put to death with a sword. Revelation 1:9 I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. "You will indeed drink My cup”

“There is no one cup for the Christian to drink “There is no one cup for the Christian to drink. His cup may be drunk in one great moment; his cup may be drunk throughout a lifetime of Christian living. To drink the cup simply means to follow Christ wherever he may lead, and to be like him in any situation life may bring.” Barclay

They came to Capernaum; and when He was in the house, He began to question them, "What were you discussing on the way?" But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest. Mark 9:33-34

“An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest. But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side…” Luke 9:46-47

“This passage tells us of the disciples’ ambition “This passage tells us of the disciples’ ambition. They were still thinking of personal success without personal sacrifice. Every man has to learn that true greatness lies, not in dominance, but in service; and that in every sphere the price of greatness must be paid.” Barclay

“whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant” Vs. 25-28

Please Turn In Your Bibles James 3:13-16

“Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, He gave up his divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When He appeared in human form, He humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.” Philippians 2:5-7

“Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest…For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves…” Luke 22:14 - 27

“… so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him…When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place.” John 13:4-12

Phil. 2:7-9 Amplified Bible “But stripped Himself [of all privileges and rightful dignity], so as to assume the guise of a servant (slave), in that He became like men and was born a human being…Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names…” Phil. 2:7-9 Amplified Bible

“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus…” Philippians 2:3-5