Embracing Self-Denial

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The Life of Christ: Study 102

Embracing Self-Denial

Foxes and Birds

1. Jesus is making a point that to follow him means to be willing to  all of the things.
2. Jesus places his earthly position  that of even animals.
3. Jesus came as a  .
4. While Jesus lived on the earth, he claimed nothing and was  by the very creation he came to save.
5. To be a follower of Jesus, we need to be willing to forgo all the “ ”.
6. We cannot be true followers of Jesus with one hand and hold onto things of the  with the other.

Burying the Dead 

1. Jesus calls a disciple to follow him and the man makes a  
2. In that culture, it was a  and solemn duty for the oldest son to bury their parents.
3. Following Jesus means self-denial even if it runs contrary to the  .
4. The proclamation of the gospel is so important that it has priority over all things, even those which are sacred.
5. When it comes to outreach we need to be  to be self-sacrificial and go to the places where the lost are. 

Saying Goodbye 

1. Jesus has called us to a single-minded  to him.
2. Those who choose this life of self-denial are given the right to be called the children of God.
3. While we are to expect difficulties in this life, we can also expect the  we need to overcome.
4. We find  in pleasing our God.