Lesson 36: Take Up Your Cross (Matthew 16:21-28)

This message on Matthew 16 was preached at Littleton Bible Chapel on September 15, 2013.

Outline:

1. Jesus will take up His Cross (16:21-23).

2. The Disciples will take up their cross (16:24-28).

a. In v. 24 Jesus gives us the essence of Christian discipleship.
b. Jesus give three motivations for discipleship. 

#1 - If you give up your life for Christ, you will find it (16:25).
#2 - You can either gain Christ, or the world (16:26).
#3 - You will be rewarded by Jesus if you choose Jesus (16:27).

3. Application: