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