I. Jesus came for those that need him (vv. 46-48)

II. Jesus shows mercy to the desperate, and calls them to him. (vv. 49-52)

JESUS IS THE SAVIOR WHO RESTORES SIGHT AND CALLS US TO HIM.

I. Jesus’ mission was to be delivered over to death and raised up to life (vv. 32-34, 45)

II. Worldly greatness demands service but Kingdom greatness offers it (vv. 35-45)

TRUE GREATNESS IS CHRISTLIKE SERVICE.

I. Religious performance and material prosperity can blind you to spiritual poverty (vv. 17-27)

II. Forsaking all to follow Jesus brings blessing now and forever (vv. 28-31)

THOSE WHO FOLLOW JESUS INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE.

I. The Kingdom of God calls the helpless and needy (vv. 13-14)

II. The Kingdom of God brings rest and security to those with childlike faith (vv. 15-16)

COME TO JESUS, REST IN HIS SAVING LOVE.

I. Marriage is created by God and for God. (vv. 1–9)

II. Divorce leads to sin against your spouse. (vv. 10–12) 

DON’T DIVORCE WHAT GOD JOINS TOGETHER.

I. Sin against the little ones Jesus cares for is deathly serious

II. Hell is real, so deal radically with sin

III. Christians are to live differently and be at peace

JESUS WARNS US TO DEAL RADICALLY WITH SIN AND CALLS US TO FOLLOW HIM FAITHFULLY – BECAUSE HE LOVES US.

I. True greatness is being a servant of all (vv. 30-35) 

II. A servant of all cares for those considered “less than” (vv. 36-37) 

III. Servants of Christ humbly acknowledge all servants of Christ (vv. 39-41)

THE HUMBLE SERVANT CALLS FOR HUMBLE SERVICE.

I. Your enemy is merciless, and your problem is faithlessness. (vv. 14–24)

II. Your Christ is compassionate, and your prayers access power. (vv. 25–29)

BY FAITH, CALL ON GOD IN PRAYER.

I. Jesus is the unique Son who has all authority (vv. 2-8)

II. Jesus is the promised Son who came to die (vv. 9-13)

JESUS IS THE SON WHO CAME TO SUFFER.

I. Jesus came to die (vv. 8:31-33)

II. Jesus’ call is to come and die (vv. 8:34-9:1)

THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST CALLS FOR A CRUCIFIED LIFE.