Relevant Verses: Matthew 20:20-28; Acts 15

Leading Question: Does the Bible tell us anything at all that applies to church organization?

Perhaps the most significant words from Jesus that relate to church organization are found in his response to the request of James and John and their mother that the two brothers be granted the highest places in the kingdom. This is Matthew’s version of the conversation:

Matthew 20:20-28: 20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, and kneeling before him, she asked a favor of him. 21 And he said to her, “What do ...