Five “Callings” of Jesus that Changed the World – #4 Die with Me

Five “Callings” of Jesus that Changed the World – #4 Die with Me

#1 Come out and live

“When (Jesus) had said “these things”, He cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus. come out!”

His call to Eternal Life

His call to Abundant Life

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For I gave you an example, so that you also would do just as I did for you.” John 13:14-15

#2 Rise Up and walk

(Jesus to the paralytic) “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” John 5:8  This story appears in all four Gospels.

    • Paralysis of Analysis
    • Paralyzed by Fear
    • Paralysis of the Sluggard

#3 Abide in Me

#4 Die With Me

Matthew 10:38-39  

JESUS and His Disciples: Their Attitudes toward dying with or for Jesus.

The Apostle Thomas (the doubter)

Their actions spoke louder than their own words:

“At that time Jesus said to the crowds, Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a man inciting a revolt? Every day I used to sit within the temple grounds teaching, and you did not arrest Me. But all this has taken place so that the Scriptures of the prophets will be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left Him and fled.” Matthew 26:55-56

Now it is our turn in the crucible. Jesus command to die with Him applies to us today, whether physical death or dying to self. Following the words of Jesus, we find application in the words of the Apostle Paul.

“I affirm, brothers and sisters, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, that I die daily.” 1 Corinthians 15:31

In closing, I want to put three questions in front of us to help determine our willingness and obedience.

  • In your heart of hearts, are you willing to lay down your life for the sake of Christ should our culture deteriorate to that point as it has in many countries? (Martyrs)
  • Do you “take up your cross daily” in the defense of the Gospel despite the consequences for doing so? Job, family,

The Invitation (Thee questions all must answer at some point in your life)

  • Do you know why Jesus came to die for you and me?
  • Has it caused you to rethink your (eternal) position in life or before God?
  • If not, will you repent of your sins and receive Jesus as your Savior today?

For Christ’s sake,