Matthew: The Way of Jesus

In Matthew 20, Jesus pulls His disciples aside as they head toward Jerusalem and tells them plainly what is coming: suffering, death, and resurrection. And almost immediately after, the disciples start asking about status, recognition, and who gets the best seat in the kingdom. It’s a deeply human moment, and it’s one that still feels familiar. This message is about the difference between the way of Jesus and the way of the world. The world tells us greatness comes through visibility, control, and being above others. Jesus says greatness looks like service. It looks like sacrifice. It looks like drawing near instead of creating distance. This sermon is an invitation to notice where the pull toward status still lives in us, and to remember that in the kingdom of God, greatness is not measured by power, but by love that serves. To find out more about Oaks Chapel, visit OaksChapel.org.