In Mathew 16 Jesus announces to the disciples that hisMessiah-ship will not go according to their previously held assumptions. He would not immediately topple theRomans through the force of his might. Rather, he would defeat the works of darkness, sin and death throughweakness, sacrifice and self-denial.
Here in Matthew 16 Jesus is shown to be for us not only oursubstitute but our pacesetter. Heis our savior and our example. He saysif anyone would be his disciple they too must take up their cross, denythemselves and walk the same path.
Listen to this sermon to learn a little more about our callto self-denial.
Reflection Questions
What are the terms for discipleship according toMatthew 16?
How did Pastor Brandon describe the self?Self-denial?
Pastor Brandon explained that the “self” is thataspect of us that is greedy grabbing for the tangibles and intangibles of thisworld. What are some indicatorsthat we might be excessively obsessed with this world? Anger? Self pity?
What reason did Solomon give for us to not tryself-gratification as a lifestyle?
What reason did Jesus give for us to not tryself-gratification as a lifestyle?
Would you be willing to die as a martyr?
How can this be applied to Paul’s call for us tobe living sacrifices?
Luke 16:12 gives us a principle that can help usknow if we would be ready and willing to die for Christ? What is the principle? What are the little things Jesus isdirectly referring to in Luke 16?
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