“A Mother’s Wish” Matthew 20:20-21

May 13, 2012

Even before children are born their mothers have hopes, wishes and dreams for them. Before a child is born a common wish is for physical and mental health. After they enter the world, more dreams are imagined. The mother of James and John was like other women who wanted nothing less than the best for her sons. She asked Jesus to grant that one may sit at his right and the other at his left in his kingdom.  

This sermon will examine the wishes that mothers have for their children in light of Jesus’ response to James’ and John’s mother.