2. Service
Romans 6:16-18

3. Jesus’ Teaching On Servitude
Disciples thought in terms of a hierarchy (Lk 9:46)
Leaders and followers are a feature of human nature
His disciples needed to be taught
We need to learn also

4. In Matthew 20:20-28 Jesus shows them
This event is late in the ministry of Jesus (third year)
Verses 20-21: which will be greatest?
Verses 22-23: they think they will have such a choice, but they don’t
Verse 24: Is this jealousy?
Verses 25-28: The servant is greatest when he serves

5. Jesus’ Example As A Servant
He took the ultimate step of servitude (2 Cor. 8:9; Phil. 2:5-8)
He illustrated (literally) with a practical example of servitude for disciples’ benefit (Jn. 13:1-17, especially vv which are the key to this account)

6. Additional Points
Serve everyone like it is service to the Lord (Eph. 6:7)
Paul being “every man” (1 Cor. 9:19-23)
Key to service (Phil. 2:3-4; Jesus as the example, 2:5ff)
That cup of cold water (Matt. 10:42)
There is no such thing as service that is too insignificant
God sees even the smallest