The Big Request by Pastor Jack King on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

In this insightful message, Pastor Jack King breaks down the moment James and John (and their mother) approached Jesus with a request for prestige and power. While the disciples were arguing over who was the greatest, Jesus was preparing to show them what true leadership looks like. By looking at the humanity of the disciples and the compassion of Christ, we learn that the "world system" of lording over others has no place in the Kingdom of God. -- The disciples were incredibly human, displaying pride, embarrassment, and failure, yet Jesus chose them specifically to lead His church rather than calling on perfect angels. -- Jesus flipped the "world system"—where subjects serve the king—on its head by demonstrating that in His Kingdom, the leader must become the servant of all. -- The miracle of the loaves and fishes shows that Jesus intentionally puts the "bread" into the hands of His disciples so they are the ones touching and ministering to the people. -- Even after Peter’s greatest failure, Jesus’ restorative command was simple: if you love Me, stop fishing for your own interests and start feeding My lambs. -- God understands our "knothead" moments and our flaws; His love is not dependent on our perfection but on His unwavering compassion for humanity. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 20:20-28 -- Mark 10:35-45 -- John 3:16 -- John 21:15-17 This is episode 116. ******* By the way, if you haven't bought a copy of my new book yet, check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X