Once we understand that the normal Christian life involves dying to self in order to find life in Christ, we must make up our minds- in or out--1. Can we accept that Jesus needed to suffer- -v.31-33--2. Can we accept that we must we suffer- -v.34-37--3. Is it worth it- -v.38-ch.9v.1--Applying- Since the cross is inescapable, how must we think--Why must Jesus go to the cross- 1 Cor. 1-18, Heb. 12-2-What is the will of God for each believer- Rom. 12-1-2-What is the believer's life all about- Phil. 1-21, Gal.6-14