“The cross isn’t merely what Jesus did for us. It’s what he modeled for us. Being a disciple is not just receiving what Jesus did; it’s imitating how he lived.” (page 157, Core52)
“If we confess him as Lord, we’re obligated to follow his example. We cannot celebrate a Lord we won’t imitate.” (page 158, Core52)
Then Jesus told his disciples,“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. –Matthew 16:24
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