Insights from Matthew 16-20: Embracing Sacrifice and Grace

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Jesus's teachings in Matthew 16-20 emphasize the importance of self-denial, taking up one's cross, and following Him. Through various parables and teachings, the concepts of being the last, embracing God's grace, and the paradox of saving and losing one's life are explored. The disciples are called to live lives centered on humility, service, and faithfulness, with the promise that the last shall be first by God's grace.

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Then Jesus said to his disciples, If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me Matthew 16:24 NIV84

Matthew 19:1 Matthew 19:1- -20:16 . . Pages 986 Pages 986- -987 20:16 987

Be the last daily: in Marriage and singleness (19:1-12) in Status and wealth (19:13-30) For by God s grace, the last will be first (20:1-16)

Matthew 19:30, 20:16 Now Future First First Last Last Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

...deny [yourself] take up [your] cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 NIV84

Matthew 16:25 Now Future Save Life Save Life Lose Life Lose Life Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

Matthew 19:30, 20:16 Now Future First First Last Last Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

DISCIPLE DISCIPLE BE THE LAST BE THE LAST

19:16-30 20:1-16

Be the last daily: in Marriage and singleness (19:1-12) in Status and wealth (19:13-30) For by God s grace, the last will be first (20:1-16)

Matthew 19:1-2 ? Map thanks to Mark Barry of VisualUnit

Be the last daily: in marriage and singleness (19:1-12) in Status and wealth (19:13-30) For by God s grace, the last will be first (20:1-16)

Matthew 19:3-9 Now Future Me first marriage Me last marriage Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

How can I be the last?

Matthew 19:1-9 Now Future Me first marriage Me last marriage Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

Matthew 19:1-9 Now Future Me first marriage Matthew 19:10 Me last marriage Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

Matthew 19:11-12 Now Future Single for the Kingdom Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

Be the last daily: in marriage and singleness (19:1-12) in Status and wealth (19:13-30) For by God s grace, the last will be first (20:1-16)

Be the last daily: in marriage and singleness (19:1-12) with status and wealth (19:13-30) For by God s grace, the last will be first (20:1-16)

Matthew 19:13-16 Now Future Possess Kingdom Childlike (dependant & humble) See Matt 18:3-4 Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

Be the last daily: in marriage and singleness (19:1-12) with status and wealth (19:13-30) For by God s grace, the last will be first (20:1-16)

Matthew 19:16-21 Now Future Treasure in Heaven Generous for Jesus Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

Matthew 19:22-24 Now Future Idolising Wealth No entry into Kingdom Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

Matthew 19:22-24 Now Future ? Matthew 19:25-26 Idolising Wealth No entry into Kingdom Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137

Matthew 19:22-24 Now Future ? Matthew 19:25-26 Idolising Wealth No entry into Kingdom Diagrams thanks to Sach and Hiorns, Dig Deeper Into the Gospels, pp.116-137