Self-Denial

Read Matthew 16:24-26

1. If we desire to become Christ’s disciples what is it that we are to deny in order to become so?

2. What does it truly mean to deny oneself?

3. What then are we to take up after we have denied ourselves?

4. What does this mean in greater detail?

5. Have you denied yourself yet and taken up your cross and are following Christ?

6. Is it worth it to live for yourself in this world simply to lose your eternal life as a result?

7. What is Christ talking about when He says “his life?”

8. Will it profit you anything to gain everything in this world, “your life,” only to lose your soul, or life for eternity?

9. Are you willing to give anything in exchange for your blessed life, your eternal life, in the kingdom of God?


by Justin Kantonen
originally posted August 2008