Tag Archives: servant

True Greatness

Posted on May 29, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 10:43 “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” Two of the apostles had just boldly asked Jesus to allow them to sit at his right and left when he comes into glory. They were expressing … Continue reading →

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Last Is First

Posted on May 21, 2013 by billtonnis

Mark 9:35 Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.” The apostles had just been arguing over who among … Continue reading →

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Humble Servant

Posted on April 12, 2013 by billtonnis

John 6:15 Since Jesus knew that they were going to come and carry him off to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain alone. Jesus had just fed thousands with five barley loaves and two fish. He had … Continue reading →

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Abandoned

Posted on March 26, 2013 by billtonnis

John 13:21 Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Before we look down on Judas and lay the blame on him…let us remember that we are all Judas. We … Continue reading →

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Called to Serve

Posted on February 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 23:11-12 “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” What Jesus is telling us is exactly the opposite of what our culture tells us. It tells … Continue reading →

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Do Not Judge

Posted on December 3, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 8:5-8 When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.” He said to him, “I will come and cure him.” The centurion said in reply, … Continue reading →

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Aspiring for Less

Posted on October 4, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 18:1-4 At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn … Continue reading →

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Transformative Journey

Posted on August 10, 2012 by billtonnis

John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be.” Being a Christian involves taking part in a transformative journey with Christ. Jesus didn’t just ask us to believe in Him…but to … Continue reading →

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