What is your request?

Pastor Bryan – QUESTIONS JESUS ASKED – Part II

“Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came over and spoke to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do us a favor. What is your request? he asked.”

^“So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10:42-45 (NLT)

HOW WE CONNECT WITH PEOPLE

BIG IDEA: The of our determines our life’s

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

Romans 12:2 (NLT)

HOW WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

1. Become a .

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”

Romans 12:9 (NLT)

2. Commit to daily SPIRITUAL ACTIVITY.

“Never be lazy but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically^. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble and keep on praying.”

Romans 12:10 (NLT)

3.

“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.”

Romans 12:13 (NLT)

4. being misunderstood.

“Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.

Romans 12:14-15 (NLT)

5. Keep Jesus at the CENTER.

“Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!”

Romans 12:16 (NLT)