Listening Christianly

Mark 10:32-45

Listening Christianly

• The importance of tuning in to the right spiritual frequency
• Introduction of key scripture: Daniel 7:13-14

Prophecy of the Son of Man

• Virtues associated with the Son of Man:
  • Authority, glory, power, dominion, worship, and kingdom

The Dangers of Mis-ordered Virtues

• Illustration from Proverbs 7:6-21 about the seductive woman
• Parallel drawn between seductive woman and mis-ordered virtues

Teaching of Jesus on Suffering and Greatness

• Jesus predicts His suffering and rebukes Peter (Mark 8:27-34)
• Explanation of the necessity of self-denial before dominion

Reiteration of Jesus' Prediction

• Jesus predicts His suffering again (Mark 9:30-35)
• Disciples' misunderstanding and argument about greatness

Third Prediction and Teaching on Servanthood

• Jesus' detailed prediction of suffering (Mark 10:32-45)
• James and John's request for glory and Jesus' response about servanthood

Application to Christian Life

• Historical illustration: the martyrdom in the amphitheater in Lyon
• Application to marriage, relationships, and daily life
• Practical test of Christian humility and servanthood: giving up a prime parking spot

Conclusion

• Call to embrace the Christian order of virtues
• Prayer for strength to live a life of servanthood and self-denial

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