The Demands of Discipleship

1. Why do you think Jesus means in verse 24 to deny oneself?

2. What does it mean to take up your cross?

3. What does it mean to follow Jesus?

4. Read Galatians 2:20. How does this verse compare to what Jesus is talking about in Matthew 16:24-28?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. What does it mean to no longer live for us?

6. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-17. How does an eternal perspective help us follow Christ today?

7. Read Romans 8:18. What do you think Paul means by the “eternal glory” that is to be revealed in us?