Jesus laid out a stringent demand for anyone who would become one of his followers: Deny yourself. But he didn’t just demand a tribute of their lives as they knew them. No, Jesus assured his listeners that the cost of their lives would purchase them the benefit of…their lives. Join us as we examine the trade proposed by the gospel, audit its resources and find the guarantee of payment.

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With the hustle and bustle of Christmas a week behind us and a new year stretching out before us, it’s a convenient moment to reflect on the central realities of the gospel, which provides us with a new life and a new view before calling us to share that gift with those around us.

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