Don't lose your grip
Questions for Home Groups or Private Reflection
Read the parallel passage in Matthew 16, and Mark 8 from v27.
Why do you think Jesus gives this warning and challenge at this point in his ministry/story?
What light does this message throw on the ideas around ‘taking up your cross’ to follow Jesus?
What might we resolve to do this year to
Avoid the dangers of pursuing ‘the world’?
Promote the wellbeing of our souls?
Look at v38. How do you feel about this warning – how might we be ‘ashamed’ of him?