Matthew 20:17-23

1. We should notice in these verses the clear announcement which the Lord Jesus Christ makes of His own approaching death.
2. We should notice in these verses the mixture of ignorance and faith that may be found, even in true-hearted Christians.
3. We should notice in these verses the solemn reproof which our Lord gives to the ignorant request of the mother of Zebedee's children and her two sons.

"Jesus was well aware that all hinged on His own death, and that, without that death, His miracles and preaching would have done comparatively nothing for the world. No wonder that He thrice pressed on the attention of His disciples that He "must" die. Blessed and happy are they who know the real meaning and importance of the sufferings of Christ!"