Mark 9:33-41

I. Who is the greatest? (9:33-34)

A. When Jesus was gone, who would take His place? (Mark 9:30-32)
B. The carnality of selfish ambition (Philippians 2:3)

II. Greatness through service (9:35-37)

A. The leader must be a servant (John 13:12-17)
B. The example of a child – innocence, humility, trustfulness

III. Christianity is not a competition (9:38-41)

A. Do not hinder another’s work done in the name of the Lord (1 Corinthians 3:1-9)
B. “In my name” = by His authority – does not apply to false religions and denominations (Colossians 3:17)