Bobby Bosler shares a simple Christmas challenge from Mark 10:45: Jesus came not to be served, but to serve. With Christmas break and “time off,” it’s easy to drift into an entitlement mindset, but Jesus’ coming calls us to a different posture. This episode urges young people to make Christmas break a season of joyful, intentional ministry at home, in the church, and in the community.
Topics Discussed
- Snow culture shock: Wisconsin vs. the mountains of West Virginia
- Why Mark 10:45 is a “Christmas verse” in context
- The temptation of “me-first” living during breaks and holidays
- Entitlement at home (parents, siblings, routines, expectations)
- Serving practically in your local church during Christmas events
- “Don’t be a jerk this Christmas”: choosing humility and helpfulness
- Total surrender expressed through ministry that benefits “many”
Key Takeaways
- Jesus had every right to be served, yet He chose to serve. Follow His example.
- Christmas break is a gift, not a license to drift into selfish patterns.
- The most encouraging thing you can bring home is a servant spirit.
- Serving your family and church is not “extra,” it’s part of living surrendered.
- A Christ-centered Christmas looks like giving yourself for the good of others.
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