
Take up your cross dailyLuke 9:23-27Length: Short
Eat
Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.
- Read
- Reread
- Retell
Digest
Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.
What does this passage show me about God?
- What does Jesus say anyone who wants to follow him must do?
- What does Jesus say about saving and losing your life?
What does it show me about people — and about myself?
- What does taking up your cross daily look like in your life right now? What are you holding on to?
What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)
- What is one way you will deny yourself and follow Jesus this week? Name it and when.
Who will I tell?
- Who is counting the cost of following Jesus? How could you encourage them?
Grow
Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).
Pray
Jesus, you come first. Not my comfort, not my disappointment, not my plans. I will take up my cross today and follow you. Keep me close, and use me.