What's In It For Me?

Immediately after Jesus predicts his persecution and death, the disciples argue about who will be the greatest in the coming Kingdom. Jesus takes this opportunity not to scold, but to explain: the last are first, and the first are last. If you want to be great, you must become least; if you with to be first, you must become a slave. Jesus continues to overturn our expectations about status, reputation, and the Good life.