Cornerstone Simi Audio Podcast Not to Be Served, but to Serve
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Dec 3, 2023 The discussion kicks off with a focus on serving like Jesus during the Christmas season. Key insights include Jesus’ prediction of his suffering and resurrection, alongside a look at how ambition can lead disciples astray. The conversation transitions to the radical concept of leadership in Jesus' kingdom, where true greatness is defined by serving others. Christian emphasizes the importance of practical servant leadership within the local church, encouraging the congregation to actively engage in service and make a difference.
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Discipleship As Apprenticeship
- Christian frames discipleship as apprenticeship: followers must practice Jesus' commands, not just know them.
- Obedience is enabled by Jesus' rescue and empowering Spirit, not mere willpower.
Repeated Prediction, Missed Meaning
- Jesus predicts his death and resurrection repeatedly to prepare the disciples for the cross.
- The disciples still miss the point, showing how hard it is to grasp upside-down kingdom realities.
Why James And John Asked
- Christian suggests James and John (and possibly their mother) actively sought high positions from early discipleship.
- He traces their motive to proximity and prior selective privileges like the Transfiguration.