Topic #47
Self-denial and selflessness
“Whoever wants to come after me must deny himself,
take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34
Goals:
4. To pracice a simple act of self denial and selfessness.
2.To realize the joy in denying ourselves forthe Lord.
Mechanics:
1. Give the assignment to the members for this activity a week prior to the
household meeting.
2. Make the members do something that they don't ke to do forthe whole
‘week (Le., you're a brother and shy to lead a worship, try todo it. If you
love watching TV. spend that time to pray for someone at that time; if you
have time to spend at home, try to help in doing household chores),
Guide Questions:
«GG *- Share how you denied yourself this week. What activity did you do to show
your self-denial? Why did you choose this activity?
~~ 2.How did it feel denying yourself so that others may experience the Lord
through you?
Lessons:
1, God is worth al the saccifices that we do.
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ad 2. Denying ourselves is one of the ways of sharing the passion of Christ
{3 God will give back to you a hundred fold whatever you gave up for Him
(Luke 18:29-20)
N, Other Verses, Luke 14:33
Matthew 19:16-22
Mark 12:44-44
‘Action Pla
Think of something that you think you need to let go of to express your love
{or God. Decide to lot go of il. And seta timeline when you want to doit for
this week. Ask God to bless your decision,