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Day 276 — Mark 10:35–45 — Serve First

Article  |  October 10th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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In Episode 276 of the 2 Minute Disciple, we explore Mark 10:35-45 and Jesus's radical teaching on leadership. This episode reveals that in God's kingdom, leadership is inverted from worldly leadership. While the world's rulers lord their authority over others and flaunt their power, Jesus teaches that whoever wants to be a leader must be a servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of everyone else. Through Jesus's own example—coming not to be served but to serve, and giving His life as a ransom for many—we discover what true greatness looks like. Through guided meditation and a practical daily habit of humble service, learn how to lead by serving and to measure greatness by how many you serve. Join us as we explore what it means to lead like Jesus in an upside-down kingdom.

Mark Chapter 14

Article  |  May 25th, 2022
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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I was struck by the depth of pain that Jesus was in while he was praying in the garden. Jesus really felt the weight of what was going to happen to him, from the betrayal, abandonment, rejection, beating and crucification. He really wanted to skip all of this if he could, but in perfect obedience, he went through it. I’m glad that he went through all of this, because we have a God who knows exactly what we feel and has been through it and worse, quite frankly. When I am tempted to tell God that he doesn’t know what I’m going through, this is the gentle reminder that he does and he cares for me.