Three Imperatives: Deny, Take Up, Follow - Insights from Luke 9:18-27
Explore the significance of denying oneself, taking up the cross, and following Jesus as outlined in Luke 9:18-27. Delve into the themes of self-denial, sacrifice, and obedience in the context of virtues and sins. Discover the transformative power of living out these imperatives through real-life examples and reflections on faith and discipleship.
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8. Follow Me Luke 9:18-27. (p. 956)
Three Imperatives The end of our series starting new one Word from the Heart Wrap up Sins & Virtues Sins Lust Greed Gluttony Acedia / Apathy Envy Anger Pride Virtues Purity Generosity Temperance (Balance) Diligence Kindness Meekness Obedience
1. Deny What does deny oneself mean? The village of Eyam & the plague (1665) A courageous decision of self-denial Psychology Today, Prof Peter Gray Since 1970 s, Narcissism (self- concern) increasing Empathy (concern for others) decreasing
1. Deny Darrell Bock: To gain life one must give it up Disciples not respond to own will, but God s
2. Take up Take up cross one meaning crucifixion Condemned carry the cross-bar Painful & humiliating An act of submission and degradation (cf. v 26) Jesus If anyone . (v 23) Not just for the radical few It s the only way we can follow him
2. Take up First two commands (deny, take-up) aorist imperative once off decisions Follow present imperative be following An ongoing action
3. Follow The story of gunner Pierre Barlot (1870) Deliberately destroyed his own house A tangible act of obedience and sacrifice Following Jesus requires we deny ourselves and take up our cross
Living It Series on Sins & Virtues from hard won experience Things to work on to be faithful & victorious Helpful guidelines Emma piano lessons: It s a lot harder than I wanted it to be
Living It Don t do the will of God because it s easy because it s good Hard, often self-sacrificial Jesus: we lose our life to save it (v 24)
