We saw in Part 1 that the gospel of Matthew shows Jesus as a shepherd king who brought God’s kingdom to earth. In Part 2: we will look at the gospel of Mark: where Jesus is a Servant humbled below all. We will also see how we can give our lives in service today in the body of Christ. And we will see God’s faithfulness to remember our service done in love.
During a very challenging time in my life, I moved to a new city for a fresh start. When I got there, I found a loving Christian couple who taught me the Bible in their home. But it wasn’t just their words that made an impact on me. When I first arrived, Brenda showed up at my front door with a mop and bucket and started cleaning my bathroom. I didn’t even ask; she just showed up and began to serve me. And that inspired me to want to help others.
Welcome to this 4-part series on Jesus Christ: yesterday, today, and forever.
The Bible has plenty to say about everything since God had it written, and He knows all things—past, present, and future. Here are a few thoughts on current events and eternity. 
Today a friend was ordained to the Christian ministry. Paul told his beloved disciple and friend, Timothy, what it means to truly serve God through His Son. 
While working on the structure of the gospel of John, I saw a scripture verse that astounded me.
I’ve thought about this verse for a number of years.
Recently my oldest sister sent me some morning glory seeds in the mail. I opened the letter, took out the seeds and stuck them in the ground. Now I have a beautiful vine that blossoms each morning with deep violet flowers. I do need to water them occasionally, but God designed all the work to be done by the seed itself. It’s the same with the gospel. We just sow it, and God gives the increase. 
Acts 10:38:
Let Your Heart Be Untroubled, and Be of Good Cheer!
Jesus was the humblest man who ever lived. He always did what his Father wanted. He put others ahead of himself. He could have claimed all his authority as God’s Son and the chosen Messiah to flaunt his power and make a grand show in the world. But God did not call him to do that. Nor has he called us to be egotistical. We are not self-centered, but God-centered. And therefore, like our Lord and Savior, we are service minded.