Describe the profile of a person that the world would consider to be great.

What is the difference between what is valued as great in the world and what is valued as great in the kingdom of God?

Why do you think that the disciples begin to engage in this particular argument at such an odd moment?

What are some ways where you tend to jockey for status and position in your life?  What would it look like to repent of it, and to pursue the true greatness of humility?

Why do you think it is that our hearts gravitate toward worldly greatness (having power, being celebrated, being served)?  How can we push back against this tendency, and begin to embrace the posture of a servant instead?

How does the concept of eternity, and having an eternal perspective (instead of living solely for this life in this world) help us to recalibrate, and rethink what true greatness is?  How does it help us to pursue humility, instead of pride and self-exaltation?

What are some ways in your life where you can seek to embody a childlike humility and faith?

What are some ways in your life where you can seek to serve others, instead of expecting or demanding that they serve you?

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