Servant King: The Gospel of Mark

What kind of leader are you drawn to? Some of us prefer the “king” types—powerful and fearless. Others prefer the “servant” types—gentle and humble. The problem is, both types have their drawbacks: kings tend to be prideful, and servants tend to be weak…which is why we so often get disillusioned with our leaders. But in Jesus, we find something utterly unique: the Servant King. As King, he authoritatively casts out demons, heals sickness, and forgives sins. As servant, he radically redefines greatness in terms of humility and sacrifice. As we begin the new year, let’s spend eleven weeks walking through Mark’s Gospel, and let’s allow the Servant King to form our character and prepare our hearts for Easter.