11-7-2014 Mark 8:32-37
S. 32
And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. 33
But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter,
saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of
God, but the things that be of men. 34 And when he had called the people unto
him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me,
let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever
will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake
and the gospel's, the same shall save it. 36 For what shall it profit a man, if
he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man
give in exchange for his soul?
O. Peter
is rebuked by Jesus and a commandment is shared. “Take up your cross and follow
me”.
A. Following
Jesus is more than just believing. I must carry my cross; I must be willing to
die for my faith. The cross is a symbol of punishment of a crime. Jesus died on
the cross for my crime (sin) and I must identify with him in all areas of my
life.
P. Father;
you have set me free from the punishment that I deserve by your substituting
Jesus on the cross of Calvary for me. I am not worthy of this wonderful act of
love. I will give you my life, as your servant, to be used however you may
desire. Guide me Lord! Amen.
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