“Whatever you did for one of the least of these… you did for me” is a beloved verse often quoted to encourage compassion, charity, and social justice. Many use it to affirm that any act of kindness toward the needy is automatically counted as service to Jesus, regardless of why it’s done or how it connects to the Gospel. In this message, we Think Again about Jesus’ words in Matthew 25 and explore who “the least of these” actually are and what kind of care he is describing. We discover that this passage is about how the nations respond to Jesus’ disciples and the Gospel message, and how serving Christ’s people in his name is bound up with how we receive him as King. From Matthew 25, we draw four insights into the relationship between mercy, mission, and judgment, helping us serve others in ways that truly honor Jesus