The Life of Jesus March 12: Jesus’ birth March 19 & 26: People mattered to Jesus Today: Jesus’ call to put Him first April 9: Jesus’ death April 16: Jesus’ resurrection

We believe it is right and good to have high expectations for our relationships. So why would Jesus be any different?

Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said:  “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me.” Mark 8:34 p. 353-354, The Story

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34 Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me.” Mark 8:34 p. 353-354, The Story

34 Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me.” Mark 8:34 p. 353-354, The Story

17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before Him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good – except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.’” Mark 10:17-22 p. 361-362, The Story

20 “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.” 21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” He said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Mark 10:17-22 p. 361-362, The Story

11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.  14 The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: King of kings and Lord of lords. Revelation 19:11-14, 16