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The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service Text: Mt. 20:20-28 Scripture Reading: II Tim. 2:21-26

The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service Text: Mt. 20:20-28 Scripture Reading: II Tim. 2:21-26. Intro. When we think of servants we don’t often think of service Being related to greatness. Mt. 20:20-28 (Jn. 13:12-17)

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The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service Text: Mt. 20:20-28 Scripture Reading: II Tim. 2:21-26

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  1. The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of ServiceText: Mt. 20:20-28Scripture Reading: II Tim. 2:21-26

  2. Intro When we think of servants we don’t often think of service Being related to greatness Mt. 20:20-28 (Jn. 13:12-17) 20. Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, bowing down and making a request of Him. 21. And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She said to Him, "Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right and one on Your left." 22. But Jesus answered, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?" They said to Him, "We are able." 23. He said to them, "My cup you shall drink; but to sit on My right and on My left, this is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father." 24. And hearing this, the ten became indignant with the two brothers. 25. But Jesus called them to Himself and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. 26. "It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, 27. and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; 28. just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  3. Intro Jesus made the point that even though human wisdom says a servant (slave) is not great, one who is a servant to God and to each other IS great! • II Tim. 2:21: Paul set forth the requirements for service • II Tim. 2:24: Lord’s bond-servant: one who belongs to the Lord! • The Lord’s servant must be sanctified, or set apart to the Lord’s service • He must be prepared (fit) for the Master’s use • Prov. 4:23; 23:7: He must be fit in heart • I Tim. 4:12: He must be fit in life (“An example of those who believe”) The servant of God must be prepared for a life of service! The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  4. The Lord’s Bond-Servant Has Purpose for Life “Why have I been put here on this earth?” I Cor. 10:31 31. Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Eccl. 12:13-14 (ESV) 13. The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. 14. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil. The Lord’s servant has meaning for life: To serve God and bring glory to His name! The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  5. The Lord’s Bond-Servant Has Purpose for Life We glorify God when we: • Reverence Him (Heb. 12:28) • Reverence Truth (I Pet. 4:11) • Control our bodies (I Cor. 6:20; I Thess. 4:3-4) • Do His works (Mt. 5:16; Eph. 2:10; Tit. 2:14) • Suffer for Him (Rom. 8:17; II Tim. 3:12; I Pet.4:16) • Glorify God in the church (Eph. 3:21) Eph. 3:21 21. to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  6. The Lord’s Bond-Servant Has Purpose for Life • To fail to reverence God in all we do is to fail in our • purpose on earth! • Rom. 6:16-19: We need to remember we are in service to that which we obey! • When we think we serve no one, we really serve Satan and the outcome is death! (Rom. 6:16, 21, 23) • When we acknowledge we serve God, we become slaves to righteousness, which results in eternal life! (Rom. 6:19, 22-23) • Phil. 2:9-11: One day, all men will confess Christ to the glory of God. The bond-servant of the Lord has a purpose in this life! The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  7. The Lord’s Bond-Servant Has Motive for Life Titus 2:14 14. who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. The Lord’s servant has motive to be pleasing to the One who gave Himself up for us (Tit. 2:13-14) • II Cor. 5:9-11: It should be our ambition to be pleasing to Him • I Jn. 3:1-3: We are children of God, so our motive is to be pure • I Jn. 5:1-3: Our motive for obedience is to show our love to God • Rev. 2:10: The motive for enduring life’s trials is • the reward of eternal life. • (I Tim. 6:11-12; II Tim. 4:6-8) The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  8. The Lord’s Bond-Servant Has Motive for Life • I Tim. 6:11: Timothy was called a “man of God” • Moses was called the “man of God” (Deut. 33:1) • Samuel was called the “man of God” (I Sam. 9:6, 18-19) • David was called the “man of God” (II Chr. 8:14) • The prophet who cried against Jeroboam’s idolatry was called the “man of God” (I Kings 13:1) • Elijah was called a “man of God” (I Kings 17:18, 24) • Elisha was a “man of God” (II Kings 5:8) • Saints are “men of God” (Belonging to God) – II Tim. 3:16-17 There is privilege in being called a “man of God,” or “bond-servant of God!” The bond-servant of the Lord has motive for pleasing God! The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  9. The Lord’s Bond-Servant Has a Life of Service II Tim. 2:23-26 23. But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. 24. The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25. with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 26. and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. • Negative aspects: • II Tim. 2:23: The Lord’s bond-servant is to avoid arguments and not go “looking for a fight.” • II Tim. 2:24: The Lord’s bond-servant is not to be quarrelsome. The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  10. The Lord’s Bond-Servant Has a Life of Service • Positive aspects: • II Tim. 2:24: “Kind to all” (KJV: “Gentle”) • Paul was gentle as a nurse (I Thess. 2:7) • He was gentle as a father (I Thess. 2:11) • II Tim. 2:24: “Able to teach” (II Tim. 2:2) • Studies God’s Word diligently (II Tim. 2:15) • Never satisfied but desires more knowledge • (Acts 17:11; Heb. 5:12-14) • II Tim. 2:24: “Patient when wronged” • We are to be forgiving (Mt. 6:14-15) • We are to have a “heart of compassion” (Col. 3:12-13) • II Tim. 2:25: “With gentleness correcting those who are in opposition” • Correction with gentleness for the salvation of their souls (2:25-26) • We are to be patient and gentle when teaching others (II Tim. 4:2) The bond-servant of the Lord is prepared for a life of service! The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  11. Conclusion Being the Lord’s bond-servant means life now and eternally (Mt. 10:22; 20: 26-28) The Lord’s bond-servant may help people eternally (II Tim. 2:25-26; Jude 1:22-23) To be a servant of the Lord is an honor and a privilege! Christ died to rescue mankind from the punishment for sin, and we are to live in such a way that God is glorified! (Mt. 5:14-16) The reward for service is eternal life in heaven with God! (I Pet. 1:3-4) The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  12. Conclusion There is room in God’s kingdom for workers! Have you devoted yourself to service for the Lord? The Lord’s Bond-Servant: Life Of Service

  13. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?” Hear The Gospel (Jn. 5:24; Rom. 10:17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 3:16-18; Jn. 8:24) Repent Of Sins (Lk. 13:35; Acts 2:38) Confess Christ (Mt. 10:32; Rom. 10:10) Be Baptized (Mk. 16:16; Acts 22:16) Remain Faithful (Jn. 8:31; Rev. 2:10) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9), Pray (Acts 8:22)

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