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Pastor Mark discusses Jesus' call to discipleship in Matthew 16:21-28, focusing on self-denial and the paradox of losing one's life for Christ.

In Matthew 16:21–28, Jesus reveals that He must suffer, die, and rise again — and then calls His disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. In this episode Pastor Mark takes a look at Peter’s rebuke, Jesus’ correction, and the life-changing paradox that whoever loses his life for Christ will find it. For more help and further study, please check out the show notes here. Send us Fan Mail

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