Christ shows us that trying to get first place in the Kingdom doesn't work like in this world. In order to be great - you must become a servant.
I. Parable of the Laborers in the Master's Vineyard
\* For - explaining 18:30 - First last/Last First
- hires laborers early middle late day
- denarius - day's wages
- pays the same
- rewards/wages based in the King's generosity
II. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection 3rd time
- geography - nearing Jerusalem
- Ch. 19 - leaving Galilee in Judea
III. The Great in the Kingdom v.20-28
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v.25 - Lord it over, exercise authority
Great = servant, slave
low social status, others focused
Christ - model of service, ransom
IV. Jesus heals two blind men v.29-34
- two sitting
- very similar to story in Mt. 8
- geography - Jericho
- Last place - rebuked by crowd
Truth - The Son of Man came to serve, give his life.
- model of greatness.
Application:
Serve others rather than seeking power and authority
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