Just as the Son of Man

Matthew 20:20-28

Key verse 20:28

“…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Read verses 20-21.  What favor did the mother of John and James ask Jesus?  What does her request show about her?  What does it show about James and John?  

Read verses 22-23. What did Jesus ask James and John?  How did they answer?  What cup was Jesus going to drink (18-19)?  What shows that James and John didn’t know what they were asking?  

Read verses 24-28.  Why were the other ten disciples mad?  What lesson did Jesus teach his disciples?  How is greatness measured for Jesus’ disciples?  How is this different from the greatness of worldly leaders?  How did Jesus set an example of true greatness?  How can we be great?