1. Trying to be the best is due to a misunderstood kingdom.

2. A proper Jesus-Centered perspective is shocking.

3. True greatness can't be measured by a position or a score - only by humility.

START TALKING
What are some ways in everyday life that we see a score being kept? (Your job performance, sports teams, bank account and stock market, etc)

In those examples, if all you focus on is the score, how does it cause you to lose perspective? (Think about Rodney's example of the mom jumping the fence at the kids flag football game)

START THINKING
Read Luke 9:46.
How do the disciples lose perspective in this verse? What are they losing perspective of?

Read Luke 9:47.
How does this verse confirm that the disciples had in fact lost perspective?

START SHARING
How have you found yourself losing perspective like the disciples did? What pointless things have you found yourself striving for? Why do you think that happened?

What does verse 47 tell you about Jesus amidst your own tendency to lose perspective? Is Jesus surprised or does he expect it?

Read Luke 9:48. What does this verse make you feel? Have you ever considered humility as a measure of greatness? How do we even achieve that?

START DOING
How does this passage make you want to start shifting your perspective? How will you stop measuring by a position or score but by humility?

How will you encourage others in your circle to start doing the same thing? How can you set the example for that?

What role does the Holy Spirit play in all of this?

START PRAYING
Take some time to pray for each other. Beg God to help you change perspective and ask him to help humility win out in our lives!