Jesus reveals the nature of his messiahship. He is a suffering Messiah, and those who are his disciples must suffer with him. God has a plan to reach this world through Jesus, if we are to follow him, there must be a change of allegiance and regular commitment to lay aside our will, and live the will of God under King Jesus. Jesus invites you to follow him like he invited his disciples, deny yourself lay down your will every day and pledge allegiance to Jesus, in doing so you will find life. It here where we start to understand how to live the gospel of the kingdom now.
Matthew 16:21-28; Matthew 16:13-16; Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 53:3-5, 10, 12; Matthew 4:8-9; Philippians 3:7-9
