{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6976b3a68ebd49e51126e23b/69ba2366073190d04ab91960?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Taking Up Your Cross: What Does It Mean?","description":"In this episode, we explore what Jesus taught about taking up the cross, discussing how this concept applies to daily life as followers of Christ. We also examine the sacrifices and commitment required to follow Him, emphasizing that true life is found in surrendering to God's will.<br><br><br><b>Chapters</b><br>00:00 Introduction: Taking Up The Cross<br>00:56 Matthew 16:24 – Deny Yourself Daily<br>06:44 Sacrifice Worldly Desires<br>10:00 Loving God Above All Else<br>12:50 The Hundredfold Promise<br>14:16 Christ's Example on the Cross\n\n<!-- promo:c92c505c-3df2-47dd-82b8-4cd4d3fb4302 -->\n<p>Companion read: <a href=\"https://learnofchrist.com/study/ezra/3\">the Ezra 3 study guide</a>.</p>\n<p>A good next step: <a href=\"https://learnofchrist.com/study/ezra/4\">our Ezra 4 guide</a>.</p>\n<p>Deeper on Ezra 5: <a href=\"https://learnofchrist.com/study/ezra/5\">the chapter study</a>.</p>\n<!-- /promo:c92c505c-3df2-47dd-82b8-4cd4d3fb4302 -->","author_name":"Bible Project Show"}