Who is this Man?  The Greatest Servant

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Mark 9:30-37

True greatness comes through serving others, just as Jesus did.

Two reasons why Jesus Christ is the greatest servant ever:

I.  He ________________ for our sin, 9:30-32.

     A.  Why was Jesus handed over to men?
          1.  It was God’s __________, Acts 2:23-24; 3:13-15; 4:10, 27-28

     B.  Why death?
          1.  God is ___________ and _____________.
          2.  We have ____________ hearts, Mk. 7:21-23; Rom. 1:18-32
          3.  ______________ deserves death.
          4.  God __________________ it before the beginning.
               a.  Genesis 22:8
               b.  Exodus 12:5, 13; 1 Corinthians 5:7
               c.  Leviticus 4:32-35
               d.  Isaiah 53:5-6
               e.  John 1:29

      C.  Why resurrection?
               1.  ___________________ over death!  1 Corinthians 15:54b-55
               2.  ___________________ of Jesus’ position, Romans 1:4.

II.  Although He was first, He made Himself ________________, 9:33-37.

      A.  Be last to be first and be the least to be the greatest.

      B.  Welcome those who are considered the least.

      C.  Think about it:  Are you a servant or a slave-driver?

      D.  Be like Jesus:  Philippians 2:3-11