Following Jesus: Deny Self, Take Up Your Cross, and Point Others to Him
Understanding the significance of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection is crucial in following Him. Mark 8:34-38 emphasizes denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and pointing others to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's purpose. This journey includes putting to death self-centered desires, valuing Christ over the world, and not being ashamed of Jesus in a sinful world. By embracing the Good News, we can live a life that reflects Christ's sacrificial love.
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Jesus suffering, death and resurrection MUST HAPPEN! God PLANNED It God PROPHESIED it God PERFORMED it Jesus EXECUTED it! For ME!
What Should I Know In Order to Follow Jesus? Mark 8:34-38
If any man come after me If any man come after me Deny Self take up one s cross (Mk. 8:34)
If any man come after me If any man come after me Deny Self take up on cross (Mk. 8:34) We have a self to put to death a self to value Christ and the Gospel with (Mk. 8:35, Gal. 2:20, Rom. 6:6)
If any man come after me If any man come after me Deny Self take up on cross (Mk. 8:34) We have a self to put to death- a self to value Christ and the Gospel with (Mk. 8:35, Gal. 2:20, Rom. 6:6) We are surrounded by a world not to value or love (Mk. 8:36-37, I Jn. 2:15-17)
If any man come after me If any man come after me Deny Self take up on cross (Mk. 8:34) We have a self to put to death a self to value Christ and the Gospel with (Mk. 8:35, Gal. 2:20, Rom. 6:6) We are surrounded by a world not to value or love (Mk. 8:36-37, I Jn. 2:15-17) Ashamed of Jesus in this adulterous and sinful generation Son of man ashamed of you when He returns (Mk. 8:38, Daniel 7:10)
Pointing People to Jesus Pointing People to Jesus (Mk. 8:31 (Mk. 8:31- -38) 38) Begin with the Good News First
Pointing People to Jesus Pointing People to Jesus (Mk. 8:31 (Mk. 8:31- -38) 38) Begin with the Good News First Point out Jesus as fulfillment of God s Foreordained purpose. see Him suffering, rejected, killed (crucified) and raised on the third day.
Pointing People to Jesus Pointing People to Jesus (Mk. 8:31 (Mk. 8:31- -38) 38) Begin with the Good News First Point out Jesus as fulfillment of God s Foreordained purpose. - see Him: suffering, rejected, killed (crucified) and raised on the third day. Die to the self who values the world material things, and praise of men.
Pointing People to Jesus Pointing People to Jesus (Mk. 8:31 (Mk. 8:31- -38) 38) Begin with the Good News First Point out Jesus as fulfillment of God s Foreordained purpose. - see Him: suffering, rejected, killed (crucified) and raised on the third day. Die to the self who values the world material things, and praise of men. Don t commit spiritual suicide valuing the world as greater than Jesus (I Pet. 1:8-9)
Pointing People to Jesus Pointing People to Jesus (Mk. 8:31 (Mk. 8:31- -38) 38) Begin with the Good News First Point out Jesus as fulfillment of God s Foreordained purpose. - see Him: suffering, rejected, killed (crucified) and raised on the third day. Die to the self who values the world material things, and praise of men. Don t commit spiritual suicide valuing the world as greater than Jesus (I Pet. 1:8-9) Jesus will return with God and with His numerous angels will they turn from you in shame?