Text: Mark 8:31-9:32
Title: Conditions of Following Jesus
Outline:
- Shift the Center of Gravity v34
- Suffering for the Gospel v35
- Secured Only by God v36-37
Application questions:
- Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?
- What have you sacrificed for? Why did you do it? Would you do it again?
- How does the cost of discipleship compare with the benefits?
- How does Jesus' message about the worth of one's soul challenge the value system of our world today?
- How can we support each other as a community in bearing our crosses and following Jesus?
- Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?