Wednesday – April 15 – The Greatest Offense
The Greatest Offense – Sabbath School Lesson Study
This Sabbath School lesson study, “The Greatest Offense,” teaches how pride can grow even in spiritual lives and how Jesus calls us to true greatness through humility and service.
Bible Focus
Luke 22:24–27
Psalm 51:10
Spirit of Prophecy Focus
- Christ’s Object Lessons, pp. 154, 159 by Ellen G. White
- The Faith I Live By, p. 137 by Ellen G. White
The Greatest Offense Summary
- The disciples argued about who was the greatest.
- They were close to Jesus, yet pride still grew in their hearts.
- Pride can rise even in spiritual people.
- It often comes quietly and is hard to notice.
- Jesus corrected their thinking about greatness.
- He said the greatest is the one who serves.
- True greatness is not about position, but service.
- God’s kingdom is different from the world.
- The world seeks power and recognition.
- God values humility and selfless service.
- Pride is very offensive to God.
- It is one of the most dangerous sins.
- It is hard to overcome because we often do not see it.
- Pride leads to self-sufficiency.
- It makes us depend on ourselves instead of God.
- This weakens our relationship with Him.
- True change comes only through the Holy Spirit.
- We must ask God to reveal our real condition.
- We must allow Him to remove pride from our hearts.
- Humility begins when we surrender fully to God.
- It grows when we depend on Him daily.
Question
- What did Jesus teach about true greatness?
Answer
- He taught that true greatness is found in humility and serving others, not in seeking position or honor.
Reflection
- Do you seek to be recognized, or are you willing to serve quietly like Jesus?
Takeaway
- Pride seeks to be first, but true greatness is found in humble service.
Continue Studying
- To deepen your study, explore the official Sabbath School lesson: https://absg.sspmadventist.org/
- You can also continue with:
— true greatness is humble service —
