“BE THE CHURCH – DENY”
Luke 9:23-27

Introduction – A very unique Christmas gift

(The paradox in the Christian faith)

Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves…

Aparneomai

Frederick Bruner

Self-denial is not so much giving up sweets at Lent as it is giving up ourselves as lords; it is a decision to make another Lord’s teachings our rule of life.

A Hard Thing and a Harder Thing

Whoever wants to be my disciple must take up their cross daily…
Confusion?

Our cross not his

Daily

Whoever wants to be my disciple must follow me
A definition of who a disciple is
How to be a saint while wearing diapers

Conclusion – I am walking in my chains