Part 2: The Way of the Cross: Suffering Now, Glory Later

How to Keep Following Christ When the Cost Is Real If obedience feels harder than it should, this episode will help you hear Christ's voice clearly and take the next faithful step—even without the full picture. In this two-part message from Mark 9:2–13, we explore the biblical pattern of suffering now, glory later. As Jesus reveals His glory in the Transfiguration, He strengthens His disciples to endure the path of obedience rather than escape it. These episodes examine Christian suffering, obedience to Christ, and what it looks like to keep following Jesus through hard seasons—trusting Him without the full picture and believing that the cross comes before the crown. In this episode: What happens after the mountaintop—when obedience still lies ahead Why God's command is not to admire Jesus, but to listen to Him How emotions and internal noise can drown out the Shepherd's voice Why discipleship is built on obedience, not feelings or experiences What the resurrection reveals about suffering and glory Why God rarely gives the full picture before calling us to follow How faith learns to walk with incomplete understanding A practical challenge to take one step of obedience—even in the valley Resources + Links: Visit the site - www.gospeldaily.org to subscribe to our email ➡️ Find additional resources for this sermon at: https://gospeldaily.org/podcast-1444-1445/ ➡️ Read an additional resource from Josh Weidmann entitled: Are We Missing the Point in Suffering?  https://joshweidmann.com/gods-point-in-suffering/ Pastor Josh's Blog Site: www.joshweidmann.com  Series: Encountering Jesus