John Mark Comer Teachings The Cross: Self-Denial in an Age of Self-Fulfillment | Practicing the Way Vision Series E11 (Re-release)
Sep 8, 2025
What does it mean to follow Jesus in a culture obsessed with self-fulfillment? The discussion highlights the tension between personal desires and communal values. Embracing self-denial is presented as a pathway to genuine freedom and spiritual growth. Listeners reflect on daily sacrifices and the cost of discipleship. The exploration challenges the modern pursuit of comfort versus the call to prioritize relationships. With insights drawn from scripture, it invites a deeper commitment to living out Jesus' teachings in today's world.
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Cross As Public Humiliation
- The cross was a public, shameful instrument designed to humiliate and deter dissenters in the Roman world.
- John Mark Comer emphasizes the cross as a shocking symbol of death, not a cute church logo.
Self-Denial As Core Of Discipleship
- Self-denial summarizes the life of discipleship; saying yes to Jesus means saying no to many other desires.
- Comer argues discipleship requires surrendering autonomy and refusing to keep parts of life back from Jesus.
Practice Daily Crucifixion Of The Flesh
- Crucify the flesh by daily denying first-order desires to experience resurrection life.
- Walk by the Spirit so you do not gratify the desires of the flesh.
