Grace Church

Big Idea: Jesus demonstrates that downward mobility is the path to true greatness.  3 Insights into Jesus’ Radical Redefinition of Greatness.  Jesus doesn’t rebuke a desire for greatness (:33-34)  Jesus reimagines greatness as humble servanthood (:35-37).   Humility = the noble choice to forgo your own status and use your influence for the good of other before yourself.  3. True greatness rejects comparisons to others (:38-41)  Embedded Influencer: I understand how God has purposefully gifted and positioned me to multiply His work in the world.   4 reimagined bottom lines at work  1. Who can I demonstrate God’s love to today?   2. How can my community be better served by what I do?  3. How can I model excellence and hard work to those around me?  4. How can my God-given gifts be maximized in my current position?   Discipleship Question: from Discipleship Failure Theme  “What is holding me back from looking more like Jesus?”  Find more series resources at www.whoisgrace.com/mark