2.2.25

Walking With Jesus:
“You Must Lose to Win”
Luke 9:23-27

I. You must

. (vs 23)

  1. A person must deny .
  2. A person must pick up his and do it daily.
  3. A person must follow .

Let’s apply Romans 6:11-13

II. You must

to be found. (vs 24)


1. Do not save yourself for “ .”
2. Do lose yourself for “ .”

III. You must lose the

. (vs 25)


1. What if you could the whole world?
2. What if you your world?

IV. When you

… you will . (vs 26-27)

LET’S GO DEEPER:
1. In what ways can you lose your life for Jesus?


2. What is the real meaning of denying ourselves and taking up the cross today? What scripture references support your answers?


3. In your own words, “Who is Jesus?” What things about Jesus do you most treasure? What things about Jesus would you like to understand better?


4. How does knowing that the cross comes before the crown help us in our suffering and difficulties as Christians?


5. Read vs 26 again. In what circumstances might a believer “today” be considered “ashamed” of Christ’s words?