(5–7 minutes, easy setup)
Learners will look to Luke 9:23 for further clarity on how being a Christian is more than just a onetime decision; it is a daily lifestyle of following Christ as our king.
(5–7 minutes, easy setup)
Provide a dry-erase board and markers.
Enlist a learner to read Luke 9:23. Invite learners to compare this verse with Matthew 10:38. As they voice answers, write them on the board. Ask: How do the words deny himself and daily give even more insight into what it means to carry a cross as a disciple? As learners answer, note that daily denying ourselves tends to give a more concrete example in our modern-day culture as to what it looks like to carry a cross as a disciple. Emphasize that being a disciple means being willing to die not only physically but also every day to our own selfish pursuits in exchange for Christ’s glory. Point out that Jesus’ use of the word daily indicates that this is a continuous struggle for disciples and one that will require intentional effort. Say: Being a Christian is more than just a onetime decision; it is a daily lifestyle of following Christ as our king.