Jesus Again Predicts His Death & Resurrection

In this part of the sermon: Martin explains that Jesus was walking ahead of his disciples, demonstrating an unusual urgency and a resolute, determined countenance, unlike his ordinary accessibility.

An analogy of a bike trip leader who breaks ahead of the pack, eager to get on the way, is used to illustrate Jesus' unusual position and urgency in leading his disciples to Jerusalem.

and is found going ahead of them, going before them. Now in trying to illustrate this, I thought of the experience, I am sure, that many of us have had. Perhaps you have decided to take a bike trip with some of your biking friends. And it isn't long before usually a leader of the pack emerges.

10:02 - 10:25 Read in full sermon

In this part of the sermon: Martin explains that Jesus was walking ahead of his disciples, demonstrating an unusual urgency and a resolute, determined countenance, unlike his ordinary accessibility.

An analogy of a hiker who breaks out ahead of the group, setting the pace and pushing for the next rest stop, further illustrates Jesus' determined and urgent leadership.

And when you have stopped for a water break or you have stopped for a lunch break, there is usually someone who is antsy to get back on the bikes and get on the way. And no sooner are you back on the road than he usually breaks to the front of the pack and becomes the leader. Others of you have experienced this, perhaps if you have done any hiking and in a group of hikers, usually you will find those that tend to want to stop and observe things along the way. But then there is always that individual that seems to break out and wants to be ten steps ahead, setting the pace, pushing for the next...

10:25 - 11:05 Read in full sermon

The point: Be willing to sacrifice personal ambition, reputation, and even children for the sake of the gospel and lost souls.

The example of parents giving up their children for missionary service, enduring separation and pain, illustrates the kind of sacrificial spirit required for the gospel to make conquests, mirroring Christ's self-denial.

and he says all the tears you could weep if they float me out of this place will not deter me for I am ready not only to be bound but to die for his name and dear people of God it's when the spirit of the cross by which we have been brought into life becomes the principle by which we live out all our lives it is then that the gospel begins to make conquests it is then that the sacrifice essential to see the gospel taken to the ends of the earth and people trampling underfoot personal ambition and personal reputation and personal goals parents will give up their children to the living God paren...

44:25 - 45:55 Read in full sermon