Not to Be Served, but to Serve

Picture the scene in your mind from the Gospel of Mark in Mark 10:32-45.  Jesus is leading the disciples up to Jerusalem.  They are amazed at his teachings, and those following behind are afraid.  They’ve seen a lot over the last three years as Jesus has taught and performed many miracles.  And as they are walking to Jerusalem Jesus takes the twelve disciples aside and explains to them what will happen to him once they reach the city.

He tells them that he will be “delivered over to the chief...