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)!