The Wonder Of His Ministry

06/08/25

Matthew 20:25-28

25 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 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.”

1. Jesus radically changed the definition of serving.

1 Peter 4:10-11

10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,… 

Prophesying - Encouraging – Teaching – Serving – Generosity – Leading - Showing Mercy – Wisdom – Knowledge – Faith – Healing – Discernment – Evangelists – Pastors - Hospitality

2. Jesus served with a purpose.

John 6:38

For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of Him who sent me.

3. Jesus taught us to serve with a purpose.

1 Peter 4:11

…so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Matthew 5:16

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

4. Jesus served those in need.

Colossians 3:23

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,…

5. Jesus didn’t look at serving others as an inconvenience.

Matthew 26:39

“My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

Romans 8:13

Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too.