The Word and Will of God & Messiah
Deny yourself, take up a cross, and follow Jesus

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Jesus His Commandment

    Matthew 16:24

    This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Commandment category: The Word and Will of God & Messiah

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

  • Matthew 10:38

  • Luke 14:27

  • John 15:14

  • Philippians 3:7

  • 1 Peter 2:21

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

  • Luke 18:22

  • 1 John 5:3

Example Bible References

In these Bible references you will find examples and testimonies how this step was being executed.


  • Genesis 7:5

  • Luke 5:11

  • Luke 5:27-28

  • Luke 18:28-30

Wisdom Bible References

Wisdom Bible references will relate to one of the Wisdom Literare Books from the Old Testament.


  • Job 6:10

Duplicate Bible References

Another Bible reference to more or less the same as the primary, direct or indirect, with not much new information, although it will confirm the same Bible references:


  • Mark 8:34

  • Luke 9:23


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"Suffering doesnt destroy faith, it refines it"

Quote by: I Still Believe (2020 Movie)


Drawings

Jenske Visser -

Artist: Jenske Visser

Short Movies

Moving Works - Lift up your eyes

What if God asked you to leave everything you know behind? Well, that’s what happens to Marc and what God does with his response radically changes how residents of Sherbrooke, Québec see Jesus.

Songs

Sanctus Real - Changed
Hillsong Worship - Christ is enough
Lydia Walker - I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Consumed by fire - Walk with Jesus

Questions

Share your hearts together by discussing the following questions:
  • Is there anything you don't understand within this step?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this step in your life or do you experience any boundaries?
Extra questions:
  • Christ laid down His own life to eternally save yours. How does this good news empower you to deny yourself and follow Him?
  • Will you give up your life to follow Christ?