Sermon Outline:
- We must refrain from thinking it is great to demand service from others
- Christian authority is for the building up of those in your charge
Family Discussion Questions:
- What did James and John ask Jesus with their mom’s help?
- Why do you think that the other disciples were furious with them for asking that?
- How did Jesus serve the church?
- How does Jesus rule the church?
- Apart from God, why would people want to have authority?
- Jesus says, those who are "considered” rulers. We ought to apply this to those whom we follow even if they are not authorities over us. Who might these people be?
- What were the two main goals of Christ’s mission as the chosen king of God’s people? (John 6:38, Mark 10:45)
- What does Jesus’ mission and use of authority teach us about how we ought to see authority?
- What are some extreme opposite views of the proper use of authority?
- How would this view of authority impact our view of the role of husband?
- How would this view of authority impact who and how we choose elders and pastors in the church?
- How did the Apostles demonstrate this calling in their suffering and their authority?
