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Dive deep into Luke 9:18-27 to explore the radical surgery God performs through salvation. Discover how sin affects us and the need to surrender to Jesus, denying ourselves and taking up our crosses daily to live as His disciples. Embrace the transformation from the old self to a new life in Christ. Act today and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
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Surrendering to King Jesus – Lk.9:18-27 1. The BIG problem a. Our hearts are “idol factories” - the story of Israel - our own hearts – money, pleasure, possessions, power etc 2. Sin drags us down – Gen.3; 4:7 etc Radical surgery is needed
2. God’s radical solution a. God comes as the Great Saviour The O.T. promised a Messiah Jesus comes as the Messiah –v.21 This is God himself who has come b. The salvation is through radical means 1. It involves the death of the Saviour -Bearing the consequences of human sin -Conquering sin & death – Rom.8:3,4 -The believer dies with Christ – Rom.6:6,7
Salvation through radical means 2. It brings resurrection life - Jesus rose showing he had conquered - The believer in Jesus receives resurrection life – Rom.6:4,5; 2Cor.5:17 God brings about radical surgery through his radical salvation
3. Living as Jesus’ disciples a. Deny ourselves –v.23 Surrendering to Jesus – “Your will be done” - Heart & mind – contrast Lot’s wife, Demas - 2Tim.4:10 • Body – Rom.12:1,2 When you focus on yourself you lose out. Doing God’s will is LIFE – v.24-27
b. Take up your cross daily –v.23 1. Your old self died with Jesus – Rom.6:6 2. There is a battle – Gal.5:16,17 Radical measures are needed – Col.3:5-9; Eph.4:31; Titus 2:11-14; Mt.5:27-30 ACT TODAY c. Follow Jesus –v.23
4. Taking stock a. What is your goal in life? b. Resurrection comes after death - new believer – old self is crucified with Christ, they receive new life - mature disciple – put to death sinful acts & attitudes, new life bubbles up c. Have you surrendered everything to Jesus – Rom.12:1,2