True belief in Jesus is what makes a true disciple. But what does it mean to believe? According to John’s gospel, if you truly believe in Jesus on the inside, the evidence of that belief will increasingly show up on the outside, in the way you live your life. This sermon unpacks what a life of true belief looks like.
This passage is about greatness. Jesus says if you want to be great, then you must be a servant. Notice he doesn’t say you must serve. Serving is what you do: helping others, meeting a need, providing care – these are all things God wants you to do.