Sermon Discussion

Sermon: Majesty – Jesus, the Servant of All

Text: Matthew 20:20-28

Introduction

When it comes to the discussion about leadership, much of the focus is placed on the leader. What attributes makes a great leader? What can the leader motivate others to do for him or her? However, Jesus explains a leadership philosophy that is contrary to this. He focuses on the followers. How is the leader to serve his or her people? In this message, Pastor Charlton reminds us of Christ’s humility as a servant-leader as an example of how we are to live our lives in service to others.

Discussion Questions

1. In your opinion, what makes a good leader? What makes a good follower?
2. What is humility? How do you recognize humility in yourself and others?
3. What are some of the difficulties in serving with humility? How do you deal with these difficulties? Where do you go?
4. As a community, how can we be a source of encouragement for servant-hood? (Think practically.)

Moving Ahead

Whether we want to be a leader or follower, we all want to be loved and accepted. As a leader, we want our followers to devoted and loyal to us. As followers, we want strong but caring leaders who watch over us and provide care for us. In either case, it’s all about us and not about anyone else. Jesus challenges this way of thinking and living. He calls us to serve other because we are his disciples. We are called to walk in His footsteps and do as he does.

Meditate

Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,  and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—  just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.   – Matthew 20:26-28