Doug Van Meter - 2 June 2019
Make Up Your Mind (Mark 8:34–9:1)
In the text before us, Jesus presents an ultimatum to his would-be followers: Make up your mind. To follow Jesus requires that we consider the facts—that we think through the issues—before we commit to follow him. Following Jesus is not merely a one-time decision; it is a daily one. We must daily do the math—sometimes several times a day—and make correct value judgements: Will we save ourselves or sell ourselves?
Scripture References: Mark 9:1, Mark 8:34-38
From Series: "Mark Exposition"
An exposition of the Gospel of Mark by Doug Van Meter.