Sermon for Sunday, February 9, 2025
The cup, in this instance, is that of a kingly cup, as explained in verses 41-44. Kings had cup bearers that would drink the wine before the king to prove that there was not any poison in it. Jesus takes the ask of positions of authority as James and John wanted to govern on each side of Jesus as King. Jesus instead says he is drinking the cup as a servant, taking the cup that is poisoned with suffering and death.