Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23 NABRE Roman crucifixion is punishment and execution for a criminal which includes humiliation and torture. A cross beam is attached to an already…
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What could one give in exchange for his life? Mark 8:37 NABRE Jesus teaches what it means, or really what it cost to be His disciple. Jesus begins by saying if you want to follow Him you must deny yourself. Everything in Jesus’ ministry is outward looking, to care more…
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Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it. Luke 17:33 NABRE Jesus is teaching about life now and what life may be at the end times. He indicates when the end times come there is no reason to collect your belongings. He…
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He said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.” Luke 9:22 NABRE Jesus asks His disciples who people say He is and then asks then who do they…
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Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 NABRE Jesus speaks to His disciples about the cost of discipleship, persecution and even discord in families. Jesus says He did not come to bring peace, but the sword. Jesus…
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