I. Suffering always

glory (v. 1; Luke 9:23)

“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” – Luke 9:23

II. Suffering is

Reveal Answer

for the sake of the mission (vv. 2-3; cf. 6:37a, 40a)

“All that the Father gives me will come to me” – John 6:37a

“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life” – John 6:40a

III. Suffering is

Reveal Answer

for the sake of the mission (v. 4)

IV. Glory is

Reveal Answer

at the end of the mission (v. 5)