James and John ask Jesus to sit at his right and left in glory. Jesus says they do not know what they are asking but will share in his suffering. He teaches that to be great one must serve others. Jesus came to serve and give his life for many. As his followers, believers should have the attitude of serving like Jesus through obedience to God and humility. Serving is a privilege that allows people to experience God's grace and power. Faithful servants will share in their master's happiness and receive rewards.

1. It is Great to Serve!

2. 35
Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him.
“Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we
ask.”
36
“What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.
37
They replied, “Let one of us sit at your right and the other at
your left in your glory.”
38
“You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you
drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am
baptized with?”
39
“We can,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “You will drink the cup I drink and be
baptized with the baptism I am baptized with, 40
but to sit at
my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to
those for whom they have been prepared.” (Mark 10)

3. 41
When the ten heard about this, they became indignant
with James and John. 42
Jesus called them together and
said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers
of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials
exercise authority over them. 43
Not so with you. Instead,
whoever wants to become great among you must be
your servant, 44
and whoever wants to be first must be
slave of all. 45
For even the Son of Man did not come to
be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom
for many.” (Mark 10)

4. To be great= to be a servant

5. The Lordship of Christ in our lives means
that we submit to Him in every area
including our serving
For us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and
for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through
whom all things came and through whom we live” (1 Corinthians 8:5-6)

6. 1. It is the Way of our Master
(His Purpose and Practice)
– Jesus’ purpose was to obey the Father’s will
– He came to serve mankind
Behold My Servant, whom I uphold; My Elect, in whom My
soul delights. I have put My Spirit on Him; He shall bring
out judgment to the nations. (Isa 42:1)
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to
serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:
45)

7. The Master’s Purpose
Your ATTITUDE should be the same as that of Christ
Jesus:
“… being in very nature God,… made himself nothing,
taking the very nature of a servant… he humbled
himself and obedient… even to death on the cross”
Philippians 2: 5-6

8. The Master’s Practice
14
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your
feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15
I have
set you an example that you should do as I have done
for you. (John 13)

9. 2. It’s Our Privilege as Servants
- Because He is God
- We experience His Grace and Power in our serving
Abraham was old, Jacob was insecure, Joseph was abused,
Moses stuttered, Esther was a beauty queen, Paul was a
persecutor, Rahab was immoral, David had affairs, Elijah was
suicidal, Jonah was reluctant, Naomi was a widow, Martha
was a worrier, Paul had poor health, Timothy was timid, Peter
was impulsive and hot tempered, Thomas had doubts.

10. Can you imagine how God can use you in
your weaknesses?
God qualifies the called!

11. "Only one life, 'twill soon be past, only
what's done for Christ will last.”
Jim Elliot

12. 3. It’s Our Master’s Joy
- We will share in our Master’s happiness
"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!”
(Matt 25:23)
- We can anticipate a great reward from the Lord Jesus
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me,
to repay everyone for what he has done.” (Rev 22:12)

13. 8
He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive
his wages according to his labor. (1Cor 3:18)
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept
the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to
me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have
loved his appearing. (2 Tim 4:7-8)

14. It is really great to serve!