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Request for Honor
Students may read Matthew 20:20-28
James, John, and their mother approached Jesus with a request. The mother asked that her sons be given seats of honor with Jesus in the kingdom. But Jesus said, "You know not what you ask.” To James and John, he said, “Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?” When the ten other disciples heard about this request, they became indignant. Jesus told them about honor in the kingdom, saying, “Whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant.”
Discussion Questions
James and John wanted to receive honored places alongside Jesus. Think about our own desires for honor. What does Jesus tell us about those who wish to be great in the kingdom? What was the “cup” that Jesus said he was about to drink?
