Session 6
34 Calling the crowd along with his disciples, he said to them,
“If anyone wants to follow after me,
let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses his life because of me and the gospel will save it.
36 For what does it benefit someone to gain the whole world
and yet lose his life?
37 What can anyone give in exchange for his life?
38 For whoever is ashamed of me and my words
in this adulterous and sinful generation,
the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him
when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
Key Verse: Mark 8:34).
(deny self, take up cross, follow Him).
consider each point.)
list practical ways believers can practice each point in the verse.
Jesus’s call in these verses is not pleasant or easy.
Following Jesus is the safest path to take in life.
Remind the group of the difference between safe and taking risks. Six
Emphasize that following Jesus comes with risks, but its rewards outweigh any sacrifice we make.
God really cares about our holiness.
We can rely on Him to take care of us as we pursue His perfect plan.