In the Life of Christ Have you ever explained something carefully and realized that the person listening could not yet take it in? I think of that as I walk with Jesus and the Twelve toward Jerusalem. He takes them aside and tells them what lies ahead: He will be handed over, mocked, flogged, andContinue reading “He Knew What Awaited Him”
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Dying to Live
In Mark 8:31–9:1, Jesus starkly outlines the cost of discipleship: suffering, death, and resurrection. He challenges the desire for comfort and control, urging followers to embrace sacrifice and self-denial. True life is found in surrendering to His path, rejecting pride, and welcoming both suffering and glory in faith.