2. Back to first page The Christian Servant Learning from the lowest

3. Back to first page Jesus Was a Servant “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not quarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets; a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory; and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”(Matthew 12:18-21 ESV)

4. Back to first page Jesus Was a Servant The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified his servant Jesus, whom you delivered over and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release him.(Acts 3:13 ESV) God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness.” (Acts 3:26 ESV)

5. Back to first page Jesus Was a Servant …for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, (Acts 4:27 ESV) …while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”(Acts 4:30 ESV)

6. Back to first page Jesus Was a Servant …who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:6-8 ESV)

7. Back to first page Jesus Was a Servant For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” (Romans 15:8-9 ESV)

8. Back to first page We Are Here As Servants For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. (1 Peter 2:21 ESV) “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. (Matthew 10:24-25 ESV)

9. Back to first page We Are Here As Servants You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. (John 13:13-15 ESV)

10. Back to first page We Are Here As Servants This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. (1 Corinthians 4:1-2 ESV)

11. Back to first page When Is A Servant Faithful 1.When he knows what to do We are given the knowledge… 1.Of salvation 2.Of worship 3.Of the church 4.Of marriage, childhood 5.…worker, employer 6.…friend, citizen

12. Back to first page When Is A Servant Faithful 1.When he knows what to do 2.When he is trustworthy to do it When he is NOT… Apathetic Serving two masters Hit or miss

13. Back to first page When Is A Servant Faithful 1.When he knows what to do 2.When he is trustworthy to do it 3.When the job is done One who heard us was a woman named Lydia… The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay… (Acts 16:14-15 ESV)

14. Back to first page Servanthood IS Christianity Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. (1 Cor. 4:2 ESV)