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The antithesis of a disciple is the portrait of a self-made man in “I did it my way.”
For what is a man, what has he got, If not himself, then he has naught, To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels, The record shows I took the blows, And did it my way
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The Call of the Disciple
Peter’s confession: Jesus is the Christ, Messiah: Prophet, Priest and King
Peter’s confusion: the Messiah (and his followers) don’t suffer.
The Call of the Disciple
The call stands in sharp contrasts to those who would follow Christ for popularity or prosperity.
Self-denial is laying aside pride and selfish ambition.
mark 8:
John Calvin:
none can be reckoned to be the disciples of Christ unless they are true imitators of him, and are willing to pursue the same course.
Self-denial means placing no confidence in human effort or work.
We must be careful that the temporary attractions of this world do not wrap their tentacles around our hearts and steal our affections for the Savior.
The Cross of the Disciple
The Cross was a form of shameful execution for the most despised criminals.
The disciples would have been shocked to by told they must bear a cross.
It is not merely some inconvenience or common suffering, but a suffering for Christ.
Polycarp: “Eighty-six years I have serve him, he has never done me injury.
How then can I now blaspheme my King and Savior?”
The cross is a call to endure suffering, shame, and death (if necessary) for Christ’s sake.
The cross is a call to endure shame for Christ sake
Thank the Lord for his restoration: Peter is an example.
We are to face the world’s scorn and our suffering as Christ did:
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The Consolation of the Disciple
The Lord’s Return - “when he comes” it is a sure thing!
The glory of knowing Christ far surpasses these momentary trials.
Rom.
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The joy of fellowship in the present.
Romans 8:16-
“Take up thy cross and follow me,” I heard my Master say; “I gave me life to ransom thee, Surrender your all today.”
CHORUS:
Wherever He leads I’ll go,
Wherever He leads I’ll go,
I’ll follow my Christ who loves me so,
Wherever He leads I’ll go.
He drew me closer to His side,
I sought His will to know,
And in that will I now abide,
Wherever He leads I’ll go.
It may be through the shadows dim,
Or o’er the stormy sea,
I take my cross and follow Him,
Wherever He leadeth me.
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