Jesus and Service (Mark's Gospel)

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  • Created by: Beth K
  • Created on: 03-06-11 15:38

How the problems of discipleship are shown in Jesus and Service:

(Looking at the problems of 1) the apostles discipleship, and 2) discipleship as a whole)

- James and John go up to Jesus and ask him to "let [them] sit with [him]" "one on [Jesus'] right" and "one on [Jesus'] left". The two brothers though that they had earned a place in God's kingdom and failed to understand or acknowledge Jesus' teaching that one has to serve others.

- James and John clearly misunderstand the nature of God's Kingdom, and also of Jesus and his teachings. They believe that because they have great authority with the…

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