Part 18 - True Greatness (Luke 9:37-50)

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We all want to be great (or greater or greatest) in one way or another. But Jesus calls his disciples to another way to greatness.

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Greater

Great

Greater

Greatest

Jesus’ Way to True Greatness

1. By treating ourselves as least among others

(9:46-48)

“For he who is least among you all is the one who is

great” (v. 48b).

Jesus’ Way to True Greatness

1. By treating ourselves as least among others

(9:46-48)

2. By celebrating the good works of others

(9:49-50)

“Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you

is for you” (v. 50).

Jesus’ Way to True Greatness

1. By treating ourselves as least among others

(9:46-48)

2. By celebrating the good works of others

(9:49-50)

3. By focusing on the greatness of Jesus

(9:37-43a)

“And all were astonished at the majesty of God”

(v. 43a).

Jesus’ Way to True Greatness

1. By treating ourselves as least among others (9:46-48)

2. By celebrating the good works of others (9:49-50)

3. By focusing on the greatness of Jesus (9:37-43a)

4. By embracing the cross of Jesus (9:43b-45)

“The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies” (v. 44 NLT).

Jesus’ Way to True Greatness

1. By treating ourselves as least among others

(9:46-48)

2. By celebrating the good works of others

(9:49-50)

3. By focusing on the greatness of Jesus

(9:37-43a)

4. By embracing the cross of Jesus

(9:43b-45)