“Give up yourself, and you will find your real self.”  C.S. Lewis
 
After 8 chapters of miracles, parables, teachings and disappointments – Jesus makes it very simple – here is how to be a disciple.  Jesus gives a 1,2,3 step by step and follows that up with a clear ‘what for!’ to the crowd and disciples who were going with Him.  Sunday I will take us into those simple directions.  What does it mean to ‘deny yourself?’ or how do we ‘take up our cross?’ and who shows us how to ‘follow’ after Jesus? So many great topics and such life-changing answers!  Jesus did not ever say that discipleship was an easy path or that the way was smooth and level.  In fact, the way is hard – the climb is steep – the obstacles are many.  Yet, no journey is more fulfilling and no destination more gratifying.  

Join me on this trek Sunday as we wrap up Mark 8 together,
Pastor Mike