Key Points:
(“Came not to bring peace, but the sword”)
Your eternal life is more important than your earthly life.
How am I acknowledging Christ to others?
Jesus causes division. (But in a good way!) We must choose between following what the world tells us, or following Christ.
To “take up one’s cross” is to risk even crucifixion to follow Jesus, as was understood in Jesus’
culture.
10:40 A prelude to Apostolic Succession.
Who do you know that needs “a cup of cold water” today?
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