1. The Cross of the Disciple John 12:24-26 Luke 9:23

2. God, Man, and the Cross God as revealed in the Bible: Man’s condition after sin:

3. God, Man, and the Cross GOD Creator Authoritative Powerful Wise Good Love Truthful Life MAN creation Disobedient Weak Foolish Guilty Selfish Deceived Dead

4. God, Man, and the Cross God as revealed in the Bible: Man’s condition after sin: the walking dead Ephesians 2:1-3 How could holy God accept sinful man? How could God justify man and still be just? The Cross of Jesus Christ! Romans 3:24-26 The Cross proves the righteousness of God The Cross proves the love of God Rm 5:5-8 The Cross defined the Life of Christ Jn 12:27

5. God, Man, and the Cross The cross must define the life of the disciple of Christ Jn 12:25-26 Matt. 16:21-27 one life or two? “daily” Luke 9:23 We must die to self Galatians 2:20 Give up all that he has Luke 14:25-33 Mt 13:44-45 The price is worth it! Count the cost of not paying the price Jesus already paid that price for you