Humility and Humiliation

Pride, humility, and suffering.


At this point in Mark’s gospel, Jesus is now on His way to Jerusalem.


His public ministry is now officially over, and His primary focus is the Disciples.


On the way, Jesus reminds the Twelve of what’s coming next—rejection, betrayal, death, and a resurrection. (9:30–32).


The Disciples are so taken back that they fail to hear the gravity of Jesus' words once again.


And instead of asking Jesus to explain further, they get their eyes off Jesus and start focusing on themselves.

By focusing on themselves, the inevitable happens…they get into another argument.


What’s the problem today? Let’s find out!