Avoiding a Face Plant

2021 THEME: Life on the Edge

Series: The Servant King

TITLE: Avoiding a Face Plant

Scripture:   Mark 10: 13-31, 35-52

“Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone sick except the person who has it.”

“When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom.” Pr.11:2

 

     I.        ADULTS SHALL BE CHILDREN            

 

Lesson: Salvation is for those who are like (little children), realizing they cannot save themselves, and must come seeking (grace).

 

   II.         THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST     

 

Lesson: This young man lacked one thing: (love for God). God is no one’s debtor. Those who are first in this world may end up (last in the kingdom).

 III.        SERVANTS SHALL BE RULERS

 

Lesson: Worldly people want power and authority to (lord over others), but in the kingdom, greatness is measured by (humility of service).

 

 IV.        THE POOR BECOME RICH

 

Lesson: The crowd had physical sight but no (spiritual insight). Bart had no sight but had (deep insight).

 

Next Week: Do You Hear That? Mark 11: 1-25

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