The Last Shall be First Luke 14 vs 7 to 11

Summary

We are going to explore one of the most counterintuitive teachings of Jesus—“The first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” These words, spoken by our Lord, challenge the very foundations of how we often view success, greatness, and the path to fulfillment.

In a world that celebrates those who climb to the top, achieve the most, and assert their dominance, Jesus flips the script entirely. He invites us to see life from a completely different perspective—one where true greatness is found not in exalting ourselves, but in humbling ourselves, not in seeking to be first, but in choosing to be last.