1. Disciples today have Gethsemane-like experiences in which we must surrender to God.
2. Surrender is the first act of the heart which is necessary for any growth in maturity.
3. Humble surrender of soul initiates is what initiates any progress toward intimacy with God and conformity to Christ.
4. You and I are called to our own hill of sacrifice to share in His death. “I have been crucified with Christ…” (Galatians 2:20a).
5. Our burial-like experiences are seasons to abide in Christ. (“Abide in Me, and I in you,” John 15:4a).
6. As we abide with Christ, we
>>wait for Him to answer
>>grieve the loss of someone or something
>>feel weak and helpless
7. RESURRECTION is God’s favorite miracle. No wonder He lavishly produces resurrection-like experiences in us!
8. The driving passion of the gospel is to display Jesus as truly alive in His followers today.
9. We live out the resurrection when we MANIFEST the risen Christ!
10. Through our hardships we have the honor of putting on display the crucified, buried, and risen Son of God!
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