Saying yes to Jesus doesn’t automatically make you a disciple. In the Scriptures, Jesus Himself tells us what it means to follow Him and what we must be willing to do.

In Matthew 16:24, He says,

“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross

and follow me.”

Jesus means what He says, and there is no way around His words. So, let’s journey through this lesson, count the cost, and receive the courage we need to follow Him.

WATCH

Get out your Bible and notepad, and watch this week's video teaching online.

REVELATION

What did the Holy Spirit reveal to you about the cross-shaped life that you hadn’t seen before?

WRESTLE

What have you been unwilling to give over to the Lord in your life? Why?

MINISTRY

Share honestly with your group where you are at in surrendering your whole life to God. Have you truly counted the cost and said yes to following Jesus, no matter what that

looks like?

Minister to one another through prayer and the Word of God.

Ask the Holy Spirit to give you the courage to take up your cross and follow Jesus daily.

WORSHIP

Play ‘Jesus Have it All’ by Jeremy Riddle and give your heart to Jesus again.

GO DEEPER

This week, set aside time to find a quiet place of solitude where it’s just you and the Lord. Take a pen and paper and write down everything precious or valuable in your life, including your loved ones, family, wealth, career, dreams, and plans. Go through each item one by one, asking the Holy Spirit to reveal whether you are holding too tightly to any of these treasures. Take time to surrender each one to the Lord, yielding your will to His and deciding to bear your cross.

SHARE

Tell one person what God has revealed to you and spread the gospel of Christ