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The Servant’s Way – Mark 10:32-45

In our latest podcast episode, the SPB team dives into Mark 10:32-45, a passage where Jesus once again predicts His death, this time as He and His disciples journey toward Jerusalem. This moment marks a key point in Jesus’ ministry as He prepares His followers for the road ahead—one filled with suffering and sacrifice. The disciples, however, struggle to grasp the reality of what He is telling them, revealing their misunderstanding of what it means to follow the Messiah.

In this episode, we explore how Jesus uses this teaching moment to contrast the world’s understanding of greatness with the true nature of His kingdom. While the world measures greatness by power and authority, Jesus teaches that the greatest among us must be the servant of all. It’s a radical shift in thinking, and one that turns the disciples’ expectations upside down. As James and John ask for places of honor beside Jesus in His glory, they still envision a kingdom defined by power, not the humble service that Jesus is calling them to.

We’ll reflect together on how this passage challenges our own views of leadership, success, and status in today’s world. Jesus’ journey to the cross is a reminder that His kingdom is not about lording authority over others, but about giving ourselves away in love and service. His ultimate act of service—giving His life as a ransom for many—stands as a model for how we are called to live out our faith.

We invite you to listen to this week’s podcast episode as we explore the depths of this teaching and consider how we can walk the servant’s path in our own lives. Click below to listen:

We hope this episode encourages you to embrace the call to serve and to reflect on how you can embody Christ’s example of humility and sacrificial love.

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