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Journey to the Cross: Week Nine

3/30/2021

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Journey to the Cross: Week Nine

This Week's Scripture:
John 20:19- 21:25

Join us as we Journey to the Cross, a nine-week study designed to prepare our hearts for Easter. 

This study comes to us from The Daily Grace Company. Originally designed to be an eight-day study, we’re going to stretch it out over nine weeks and meditate on Scripture as we enter the season of Easter. I hope you’ll join us!

Last week we looked at He is Risen.

This week, we finish up the series by looking at what Jesus meant when He simply said, "Follow Me."

​Let's find out how we can follow Him for a lifetime!
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Follow Me

The glorious resurrection of Jesus begs us to answer the question, "What now?" What does this mean for our practical, real, everyday life?
The resurrection reminds us that God makes dead things come to life. And if God can make dead things come to life, He can certainly do the same for me. In salvation He made us who were dead in sins come back to life (Ephesians 2:1). We were once far from God, but the blood of Christ has brought us near (Ephesians 2:13). We have been raised with Christ and saved by His grace (Ephesians 2:5). The triumphant truth of the Gospel is that we were so far from God, but His death and resurrection have brought us near to Him.
So Jesus met with His disciples after the resurrection and told them that just as the Father had sent Him to earth, He was now sending them (and us too!). We who have experienced His great salvation and have been witnesses of this Risen Christ are commissioned to go and tell.

It makes me think about when something exciting happens, and I can barely contain the news. I find myself texting my husband or posting on social media, or even taking to the family group text to tell the news. How much more should we be excited to share the news that changes everything?

Jesus gave a few other instructions to the disciples in those days before He ascended back into Heaven. He told Peter to feed His sheep, and He urged the disciples with one phrase that summed it all up—the words, "Follow Me."

Follow Me. The words seem so simple, but they encompass everything that Jesus wants us to do on this earth. We are to follow Him. 
Chapter 21 of John starts by telling us that Jesus was revealed again, and that is just what Jesus' time on earth did—it revealed who God is.
He is the:
  • Light
  • Lamb
  • Bread of Life
  • Truth
  • Healer
  • Miracle Worker
  • Great Physician
  • Resurrection and the Life
  • Triumphant King
  • Humble Servant
  • True Vine
  • Suffering Messiah
  • Risen Lord
and so much more!
So Jesus calls to us and says, I have shown you who I am, now follow Me.

​The cross reminds us of the magnificent love of our God, and the empty tomb reminds us of His triumphant power.
So what does the resurrection mean for our everyday lives? It means that we can take every care to a God who loves us beyond comprehension and who is mighty to save. So when you need to be reminded of His love, look to the cross. And when you need to be reminded that there is nothing too hard for our God, look to the empty tomb. The God who has loved you with an everlasting love also has the power to bring dead things to life again. There is nothing too hard for our God.

And every day that He gives us, we hear His gentle voice whisper to our hearts, "Follow Me!"

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So what does the resurrection mean for you?
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Lisa notes link
3/30/2021 09:34:29 am

This! "So what does the resurrection mean for our everyday lives? It means that we can take every care to a God who loves us beyond comprehension and who is mighty to save."

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Patsy Burnette link
3/30/2021 05:04:46 pm

I love that quote too, Lisa!

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Barbara Harper link
3/30/2021 10:09:56 am

Jesus' resurrection shows God's power and reassures that He can do anything. It takes away our fear of death to know He conquered it.

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Patsy Burnette link
3/30/2021 05:08:15 pm

Yes, Barbara, how can I ever doubt when clearly, if He can conquer death can't He also take care of my little insignificant, everyday problems? Sure He can! And He will!

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Michele Morin link
3/30/2021 10:27:55 am

We are people of the Risen King!

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Patsy Burnette link
3/30/2021 05:08:53 pm

YES WE ARE!!!

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Jerralea Winn Miller link
3/30/2021 10:49:51 am

Today is kind of a low day, so thanks for this reminder: "The resurrection reminds us that God makes dead things come to life. And if God can make dead things come to life, He can certainly do the same for me. "

Lord, please revive the dead things in me!

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Patsy Burnette link
3/30/2021 05:10:05 pm

Yes, Jerralea, that is a great quote and an AWESOME truth!!! Take care, friend!

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Theresa Boedeker link
3/30/2021 02:07:11 pm

I have never really thought about all the different roles that Jesus plays. Fascinating.

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Patsy Burnette link
3/30/2021 05:10:37 pm

It is, Theresa!

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Debra Jean link
3/30/2021 02:36:49 pm

The resurrection means, I am loved, I am forgiven, and I am redeemed. I don’t have to live life from the position of brokenness, because I am complete in Christ. Praise the Lord! Thanks for reminding me. Grace and peace!

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Patsy Burnette link
3/30/2021 05:11:54 pm

I love that, Debra! —> "I am loved, I am forgiven, and I am redeemed. I don’t have to live life from the position of brokenness, because I am complete in Christ." YES!!!

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Rebecca Hastings link
3/31/2021 09:50:22 am

FOLLOW ME.

So simple and so full at the same time! I find it's a choice, over and over, to keep following. Not only in my choice to believe but to think on His things, to do His will, to follow His ways.

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Patsy Burnette link
3/31/2021 04:54:57 pm

Yes, Rebecca! So simple.Yet, I struggle to do that one simple thing sometimes. I LOVE THIS! —> "I find it's a choice, over and over, to keep following. Not only in my choice to believe but to think on His things, to do His will, to follow His ways."

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Paula Short link
3/31/2021 02:50:02 pm

Amen Patsy, Thank you for this powerful lesson. So wonderfully spoken. I appreciated your words and paused to reflect upon this study. Blessings.

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Patsy Burnette link
3/31/2021 04:55:59 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Paula. :) This series has been such a blessing to me!

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Lauren Renee Sparks link
3/31/2021 03:36:55 pm

Follow me. So simple and yet I make it so hard.

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Patsy Burnette link
3/31/2021 04:56:22 pm

Exactly, Lauren!

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Karen Friday link
4/4/2021 05:26:14 pm

Patsy, I love this reflection of applying the meaning of the cross and resurrection to our daily lives. Because the same power that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us! Romans 8:11

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Patsy Burnette link
1/26/2024 05:19:46 pm

Karen, I'm glad to read that you loved the post on applying the meaning of the cross and resurrection to our daily lives. Indeed, the message of the cross and the resurrection carries immense significance, and Romans 8:11 beautifully captures the idea that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us. It's a powerful reminder of the transformative and life-giving power of faith.May the truth of Romans 8:11 continue to inspire and guide you in your journey. Blessings to you!

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