Lesson 2543

(Lesson 2543)(12-06-18) Luke 9:18-27
    “ And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.”

    In the first part of today’s quote, the apostles declared that Jesus was the prophesied Messiah, the promised Savior of those who are lost. Jesus also foretold of His coming death, burial, and resurrection.
    In the latter part of the quote, Jesus, in essence, made the promise that those who follow and obey His commands will inherit eternal life and all the blessings that come with being a reborn child of God. He also promised that much would be required of those of us who  have been saved from sin and have received, or will receive, that divine inheritance by accepting God’s saving grace.
    Jesus also warned that if we are ashamed to testify to and defend His holy name, He too will be ashamed to testify before God the Father on our behalf.
    It behooves all of us who have tasted that heavenly gift to preach the name of Jesus to every soul willing to listen.
    First learn the word of God, then teach it.~