In Mark 9:33-37, Jesus is moving toward the cross, close to the time of his departure. A three-year training program for the disciples is about to end. So what is the chief concern of his disciples? They want to know which one of them is the greatest. Really? Have they learned nothing? Or, are we just like them?

“The Image of God in Everyone” — Bob Whitaker (8 Feb 2026)
James’ words on favoritism in James 2:1-13 prompt us to