[Jesus] sat down and called the twelve disciples over to him. Then he said, "Anyone who wants to be the first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else."
Mark 9:35

It's hard to glamorize the disciples of Jesus when you pay attention to the Scriptures. Today's passage is a response to their ongoing argument about who was the greatest among them. When Jesus asked them about it, they kept ...

Topics:	Christian living, Giving, Needs, Priorities, Sacrifice, Servanthood, Service, Time
Filters:	Pastor, Preaching, Service, Shepherd, Small groups, Spiritual director, Sunday school, Sunday school
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Mark 9:35
Date Added:	June 01, 2003

Restoring our lives requires conviction, commitment, and community. How do we begin to become fully functioning disciples when we may feel flawed? Use these questions to move ahead in your walk with Christ.

—Erwin R. McManus

Discuss

1. Who in my church has a vision for his or her life? What can he or she teach me?

2. How can I begin to give more than I take? Who can I give to today?

3. Who do I need ...

Topics:	Compassion, Congregational care, Health, Outreach, Reconciliation, Support groups, Transformation, Vulnerability
Filters:	Counseling, Counselor, Outreach, Pastor, Pastoral care, Shepherd, Shepherding, Spiritual director
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Mark 9:35
Date Added:	July 31, 2007

From the beginning of my life, two voices have been speaking to me: one saying, Henri, be sure you make it on your own. Be sure you become an independent person. Be sure I can be proud of you, and another voice saying, Henri, whatever you are going to do, even if you don't do anything very interesting in the eyes of the world, be sure you stay close to the heart of Jesus; be sure you stay close to ...

Topics:	Compassion, Discipleship, Experiencing God, Servanthood, Service, Spiritual leadership
Filters:	Discipleship, Pastor, Pastoral care, Service, Shepherd, Small group leader
Purpose:	Ministry
References:	Mark 9:35
Date Added:	December 12, 2007