Sunday, 11 September 2022

Sunday Sermon

Preacher: Siyabulela Zalabe

Scripture: Mark 8:27-9:1

Sermon Title: You are the Christ

Sermon Idea: Those who identify themselves with the Christ (His true identity) are called to die to self that they may find life in Him

_Sermon Outline_

_1) Jesus is the Christ (that's an answer to the question) [Who Jesus is?] (8:27‐30)_

i. First Question (27‐28) Who do people say that I am?

ii. Second Question (29‐30) Who do you say I am?

_2) Jesus takes the cross himself [Why is that a scandal?] (8:31‐33)_

i. The revelation (8:31)

ii. The rebukes 8:32‐33)

__3) Jesus demands the cross for his disciples [Why does that scandal mean for you?] (8:34 – 9:1)_
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i. The issue of discipleship (34)

ii. The issue of life (35)

iii. The issue of value (36‐37)

iv. The issue of devotion (38)

v. The issue of death (9:1)

Application