The Bible Church of Cabot

Christ-Following Requires Cross-Bearing


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In Luke 9:23–27, Jesus provides 3 facts about the necessity of following Jesus now. I.​If you want to experience the resurrection after Jesus (v. 23a), then you must: ​A.​Deny yourself (v. 23b). ​B.​Take up your cross (v. 23c). ​C.​Follow Him (v. 23d) II.​There are only two ways to live: for yourself or Jesus. A.​If you live for yourself and try to save your life now, you will lose your life when Jesus returns (v. 24a). 1.​For what profit is there in gaining the entire world . . . (v. 25a). ​​2.​If you lose yourself (v. 25b)? B.​If you lose your life now living for Jesus, you will gain your life when Jesus returns (v. 24b) C.​If you live for yourself now: 1.​You show you are ashamed of Jesus and His words now (v. 26a) . . . 2.​And Jesus will be ashamed of you when He returns (v. 26b). III.​Promise: The Kingdom of God comes quickly (v. 27)!
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