The COMMAND for servanthood (Mt 20:25-28)
The PARADOX of Christ’s teaching (v25-26a)
Lord over = an emphasis on power
This is the style of the dominant leader
Literally – “to rule down on people”
Preposition “kata” intensifies the meaning
This is the opposite of Philippians 2:3
Authority = to do as one pleases
Literally = to play the tyrant
Preposition “kata” intensifies the meaning
The is the opposite of Philippians 2:4
Jesus attitude is opposite