Humility is not optional for followers of Jesus — it is the way of the cross. Today we look at Jesus’ second prediction of His death and resurrection and His call towelcome the weak, the small, and the overlooked.

Jesus calls His followers to take up their cross — not as a metaphor, but as a way of life. Today we explore what real commitment looks like, why discipleshiprequires self‑denial,and how the early believers became known simply as “Followers of the Way.”

Peter’sproclamation that Jesus is the Christ. Everything before this moment waspreparation — everything after points to the Cross and Resurrection.

Jesus has a confrontation on Eternal life.

Jesus is confronted about paying taxes. What is his response to this setup?

The setup is the Pharisee's on the legality of Divorce. Jesus turns the tables. We can see how important marriage is to God.

Jesus confronts the Pharisees, who like to cherry pick what people should follow out of their favorite Scriptures. We can learn from Jesus how to stand against such inappropriate views of Scripture.

Jesus is setup by the Pharisees and teaches us how to deal with such argumentative setups.

Jesus rebukes Peter for putting his ideas over God's plan. Mark 8.

Jesus confronts the Pharisees and the yeast of the Pharisees.