I’m a research professor committed to helping you hone your craft as a biblical scholar. Academic programs in biblical studies often provide excellent training in content areas like Old or New Testament. But these programs have to leave out a lot. And very often, what’s left out is precisely what can help you hone your craft as a knowledge worker so that you can focus on the people and projects that matter most.
Jesus Came to Serve and Went To …?
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Reader, In Mark 10, the disciples are inclined to vie for greatness with each other. Jesus critiques this inclination, however, because he himself "did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." Now that Jesus has come and served and given his life, has the situation changed? Does his glorious enthronement at the Father's right hand invite Jesus's followers to vie for greatness? In short, no, because even in his royal reign, not even he vies and grasps.
Until next time, keep honing your craft. Blessings, P.S.: A rising tide lifts all boats. Feel free to send this article to others you think it might help. |
J. David Stark
I’m a research professor committed to helping you hone your craft as a biblical scholar. Academic programs in biblical studies often provide excellent training in content areas like Old or New Testament. But these programs have to leave out a lot. And very often, what’s left out is precisely what can help you hone your craft as a knowledge worker so that you can focus on the people and projects that matter most.
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