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Discussion Guide

disciple: A Cross To Carry

Dr. John-Paul C. Foster
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May 4, 2025

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor John-Paul's sermon was that every disciple of Christ has a cross to carry, which symbolizes the sacrifices and commitments required on our spiritual journey. He shared that these crosses are personal and unique to each of us, yet they all serve the purpose of drawing us closer to God. Throughout the message, we understood that while the path of discipleship can be difficult, it is also filled with joy and purpose. By embracing our crosses, we discovered that we not only grow in our faith but also become a source of encouragement and strength for others. Pastor John-Paul reminded us that following Jesus is a daily decision to take up our cross, trust in God's plan, and allow His strength to carry us through our challenges.

Scripture References

Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Mark 8:34

What does it mean to you personally to carry your cross as a disciple of Christ?

Our crosses are not just burdens; they are pathways to deeper faith and connection with God.

How can we support one another in carrying our individual crosses?

Discussion Questions:

What challenges do you face in your journey of discipleship that you would like to share?

In what ways have you seen God working through your struggles?

How can we be more intentional about living out our faith in our daily interactions?

When we carry our crosses together, we strengthen our community and reflect Christ’s love to the world.

Summary

In Pastor John-Paul's message, he reminded us that being a disciple requires us to embrace our own crosses. We learned that carrying our crosses means accepting the challenges that come with following Christ. The pastor encouraged us to reflect on our daily lives and consider how we can be more committed to our faith despite the struggles we face. He emphasized that our crosses are not just burdens, but opportunities for growth and deeper connection with God. Together, we explored the importance of community support in this journey and how we can help one another carry our burdens. Ultimately, we were called to live out our faith actively and to be examples of Christ's love in our everyday interactions.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Let us take a moment to identify the crosses we are carrying and bring them before God in prayer.

This week, let’s reach out to someone in our community who is struggling and offer our support as they carry their cross.

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