10 The Daily Battle Against Earthly Greatness Mark 10: 35-40

You have a God-given desire for greatness. But be careful. Our natural definition of greatness can turn that godly desire into a deadly evil. In this in-depth, verse-by-verse exposition of Mark 10:35–40, we examine one of the most revealing moments in the Gospel of Mark: James and John boldly asking Jesus for the top two positions in His glory. Their request wasn't entirely misguided. It was full of faith. They believed in Christ's coming kingdom. They wanted greatness in that kingdom. But they were still defining greatness the earthly way—by comparison, rank, and superiority. In This Expository Sermon, You'll Discover why the disciples repeatedly missed Jesus' teaching on true greatness If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson