258: Tribalism vs. Truth: Jesus Rebukes the In-Crowd Mentality
When the disciples tried to shut someone down for ministering in Jesus’ name, He didn’t just allow it—He rebuked them. This episode dives deep into the moment Jesus dismantled spiritual tribalism and challenged His followers to see the kingdom as bigger than their group.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ 🙅♂️ Why the disciples tried to gatekeep who could serve in Jesus’ name
✅ 🌍 How Jesus expands our view of who’s “in” the Kingdom
✅ 🧠 What the grafted olive branch in Romans 11 teaches about humility
✅ 🤝 Why honouring others’ gifts strengthens, not threatens, the church
✅ 🧽 How the hidden work of service is just as valuable as public ministry
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Jesus corrects the disciples’ spiritual elitism
03:40 – Mark and Luke’s different placements of this story
07:15 – The connection between humility, childlikeness, and inclusion
11:30 – Grafted in by grace: a Romans 11 reflection
15:00 – Valuing unseen acts of faith and service
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Is there a part of me that feels threatened when others succeed in ministry?
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