Matthew 20:20-23
Rev. James Wong
SHE ASKED THAT HER SONS ...
1. … MIGHT BE A PART OF THE KINGDOM
The mother of Zebedee sought to ensure that her children would be part of the Kingdom of God. The important task of motherhood is to ensure that your children are part of the Kingdom of God.
20 Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." ~Matt 20:20-21 (NIV)
2. … WOULD BE INVOLVED IN THE WORK OF HIS KINGDOM.
The mother of Zebedee sought to ensure that her children would be actively involved in the work of His Kingdom. The task of motherhood is to ensure that your children are involved in the ministry of the Kingdom of God.
20 Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." ~Matt 20:20-21 (NIV)
3. … WOULD BE GIVEN IMPORTANT POSITION IN THE KINGDOM.
The mother of Zebedee wanted her children to be at the right hand and left hand of Jesus in his Kingdom. It is the task of motherhood to have great expectation and to see your children taking leadership role in the church.
20 Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." ~Matt 20:20-21 (NIV)
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