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The Cross of Discipleship
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David Weaks

April 14, 2013

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  • The cross of discipleship is obedience.
    • Matthew 27:32- Jesus bore His cross and did so willingly.
    • Luke 22:42- Jesus obeyed His Father and He authored our salvation.
    • II Thessalonians 1:8
  • The corss of discipleship is desire.
    • Luke 22:44
    • Acts 8:30-39- Philip teaches the eunuch. The eunuch wanted to be baptized.
    • Acts 16:30
    • Romans 5:6-13- how and why God sent His Son to save us
  • The cross of discipleship requires us to give and not take.
    • Luke 14:26-33- We must be prepared to give all for Jesus.
    • Philippians 2:1-8- We should not operate out of selfishness.
    • Revelation 2:10
    • I Peter 2:11-12- Do not be afraid to be persecuted for doing good.
    • I John 2:15- Do not love the world.
    • Acts 2:22-24

For further study, see also:

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crucifixion
desire
Jesus Christ
obedience
plan of salvation
selfishness

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