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We recently began a study through the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians and we expect to spend the next 40 or 50 weeks here. You will find notes from each study in the main column.

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Die to Live

Reflection on Jesus' exhortation to His disciples in Matthew 16


In Matthew 16:24-28 Jesus explains the we must not seek to save our life, but rather, we should deny ourselves and lose this life in order to save it.  We are to take up our cross and follow Him.

People die on crosses and it seems that we must die in order to live.  So what kind of death is this and what does it mean to deny ourselves?  Is this an ultimate self denial where we are left with nothing?  Are we to refuse all pleasure and find "holiness" in a life of denial of all?

Consider this and search your bible (concordance and/or cross references are very helpful) for some responses to these questions and we will pick it up tomorrow.

 Soli Deo Gloria!
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