" Bearing the Cross of Christ"

Matt. 16: 21-25

( take up- to raise up, elevate.)

(deny- to forget one's self, lose sight of one's self and one's own interest.

I. Prerequisite to bearing

a. conversions of one's soul (salvation)

b. confon11ing

c. conduct

Matthew Henry said" a true disciple is one who comes after Christ, not just prescribes to Him ".

2. Persecution in this bearing.  Gal.6:12

a. Marks of bearing

b. Memories born

c. Model behavior

3. Proclaiming while bearing.  2 Cor. 1:!7-18

a. Preaching the Gospel.

b. Praying for Power.

c. Proclaiming the Savior

4. Proper Finish while bearing.  Heb 12:2

a. advocate (The Lord Jesus)

b. advantage ( seen the finish)

c. altitude (heavenly places)

                                                                                                           

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