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30 Jesus and his disciples left that place and went on through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where he was, 31 because he was teaching his disciples: “The Son of Man will be handed over to those who will kill him. Three days later, however, he will rise to life.”32 But they did not understand what this teaching meant, and they were afraid to ask him.

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33 They came to Capernaum, and after going indoors Jesus asked his disciples, “What were you arguing about on the road?”34 But they would not answer him, because on the road they had been arguing among themselves about who was the greatest. 35 Jesus sat down, called the twelve disciples, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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36 Then he took a child and had him stand in front of them. He put his arms around him and said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes in my name one of these children, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes not only me but also the one who sent me.”

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V30 Jesus and his disciples left that place and went on through Galilee

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Peace & comfort

Suffering & Death

V31 “The Son of Man will be handed over to those who will kill him. Three days later, however, he will rise to life.”

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Last week: 8:31 ... The Son of Man must suffer ...rejected ....put to death, but three days later he will rise to life.

V31 “The Son of Man will be handed over to those who will kill him. Three days later, however, he will rise to life.”

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Last week: 8:31 ... The Son of Man must suffer ...rejected ....put to death, but three days later he will rise to life.This week: he adds....will be handed over

V31 “The Son of Man will be handed over to those who will kill him. Three days later, however, he will rise to life.”

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Last week: 8:31 ... The Son of Man must suffer ...rejected ....put to death, but three days later he will rise to life.This week: he adds....will be handed over• It reveals a traitor within

V31 “The Son of Man will be handed over to those who will kill him. Three days later, however, he will rise to life.”

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Last week: 8:31 ... The Son of Man must suffer ...rejected ....put to death, but three days later he will rise to life.This week: he adds....will be handed over• It reveals a traitor within• He continued his mission regardless

V31 “The Son of Man will be handed over to those who will kill him. Three days later, however, he will rise to life.”

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Last week: 8:31 ... The Son of Man must suffer ...rejected ....put to death, but three days later he will rise to life.This week: he adds....will be handed over• It reveals a traitor within• He continued his mission regardless• His statement was an opportunity for Judas to change his mind

V31 “The Son of Man will be handed over to those who will kill him. Three days later, however, he will rise to life.”

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They didn’t understand his teaching

V32 ..they did not understand what this teaching meant, and they were afraid to ask him

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They didn’t understand his teaching• They expected ‘greatness’ and ‘power’ from Jesus.

V32 ..they did not understand what this teaching meant, and they were afraid to ask him

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They didn’t understand his teaching• They expected ‘greatness’ and ‘power’ from Jesus.• Their high expectations clouded their understanding

V32 ..they did not understand what this teaching meant, and they were afraid to ask him

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V33 “What were you arguing about on the road?”

V34 But they would not answer him, because on the road they had been arguing among themselves about who was the greatest.

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V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all

Rugby World Cup = greatest, best team

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all

Rugby World Cup = greatest, best teamKingdom of God = greatest, the one who place themselves last of all

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all

Rugby World Cup = greatest, best teamKingdom of God = greatest, the one who place themselves last of allPlace the needs of others; their rights,

protection, etc as higher priority.

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all • Economic problems solved when men lived for what they can do for others.

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all • Economic problems solved when men lived for what they can do for others.• Political problem solved when men’s ambition is to serve the state.

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all • Economic problems solved when men lived for what they can do for others.• Political problem solved when men’s ambition is to serve the state.• Church problems solved if desire of all is only to serve God and others.

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must place himself last of all and be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must .....be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all

V35b “Whoever wants to be first must .....be the servant of all.”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all

V36 ...he took a child and had him stand in front of them. He put his arms around him and said to them

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all• Put child in front of them, to help them

see and understand

V36 ...he took a child and had him stand in front of them. He put his arms around him and said to them

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all• Put child in front of them, to help them

see and understand• Put arms around him = love, welcome &

accepted

V36 ...he took a child and had him stand in front of them. He put his arms around him and said to them

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all• Put child in front of them, to help them

see and understand• Put arms around him = love, welcome &

accepted

37 “Whoever welcomes in my name one of these children, welcomes me....”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all• Child - has no power, no influence

37 “Whoever welcomes in my name one of these children, welcomes me....”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all• Child - has no power, no influence

- has needs

37 “Whoever welcomes in my name one of these children, welcomes me....”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all• Child - has no power, no influence

- has needs• Welcome all, including those we may

never benefit from.

37 “Whoever welcomes in my name one of these children, welcomes me....”

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all

We need God’s help to be first in his kingdom

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To be first in his kingdom, you must:1.Place yourself last of all 2.Be a servant of all

We need God’s help to be first in his kingdomRead your Bible and pray

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