Truth For Life Daily Program Dispute and Denial (Part 2 of 2)
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Mar 21, 2026 A study of human pride and how it can shake even steady faith. A look at Jesus modeling humble service and correcting disputes about greatness. The drama around Peter’s overconfidence, predicted denial, and Jesus’ prayerful intercession. Reflections on grace meeting human weakness and the call to restore others after failure.
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Greatness Is Measured By Humble Service
- Jesus redefines greatness as humble service rather than status or privilege.
- Alistair Begg contrasts kings of the Gentiles who lord it with Jesus who says I am among you as the one who carries and rakes the sand.
Caddy Jumpsuit Shows Servanthood Loss Of Status
- Begg shares a caddy/clothes anecdote from the Memorial Tournament to illustrate loss of identity in servanthood.
- He describes a friend switching from Adidas tracksuit into a white jumpsuit and losing visible status.
Leadership Significance Comes From The Cross
- Significance and leadership must be grounded in the foot of the cross, not self-congratulation or wealth.
- Begg warns prosperous listeners that Jesus' call to service is not socialism but a heart posture before God.
Pride’s a dangerous pitfall, even for longstanding believers. It can cause solid faith to become shaky. Find out how Jesus dealt with His faltering disciples at the Last Supper—and continues to do the same for believers today. That’s on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.