Who is the Greatest?

Applying the Bible · May 18, 2023 · 8m

An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.” (Luke 9:46-48)

Could you imagine arguing over who’s greatest while in the physical midst of God? From our hindsight, we can see 20/20, but in the moment, the disciples had their perception of the kingdom of God and where they desired their place to be in it. Yet…