Week #26- Luke 9: 23-24- Ep. 141

Week #26- Luke 9: 23-24- Ep. 141 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.” Summary In this conversation, John Grdina and Daniel Galasso discuss Luke 9:23-24, which talks about denying oneself, taking up the cross daily, and following Jesus. They emphasize the importance of walking with Jesus and surrendering to His will. They also discuss the significance of suffering and how it can bring us closer to Christ. They highlight the power of Jesus' blood and the need to have an authentic relationship with Him. They encourage listeners to lead by example and to live a life that reflects Jesus' love and compassion. Takeaways Walk with Jesus and surrender to His will Suffering can bring us closer to Christ The blood of Jesus is precious and powerful Lead by example and live a life that reflects Jesus' love and compassion Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Verse Context 01:26 Luke 23:24 03:26 Observation and Reflection 12:14 Suffering as a Path to Intimacy with Christ 18:05 Andrew Murray Quote 23:41 Living Authentically: Actions Speak Louder Than Words 24:35 Tip 26:52 Prayer 28:37 Prayer for Strength, Authenticity, and a Deeper Relationship with God 29:37 Closing  Why are we discussing this book? I'm blessed and honored to have you with us on this journey, and I know it will impact people. So this book, you'll see I'll have it on the cover of each episode, was found at my grandparents' house after my grandmother died, and my grandfather, it was his, passed away almost five years ago. And the reason why it was on my heart to do this was instead of going by myself, it would be the best How is the best way for fathers or grandfathers to read through Scripture, 52 specific verses, and then how it can be used in their life? So what Daniel and I are going to do is we're going to use the SOAP method: The term "SOAP method" is often associated with a structured approach to studying and reflecting on scripture. The SOAP method is an acronym that stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. It provides a systematic way to engage with and apply the teachings found in the Bible. Here's a brief overview of each step: 1. **Scripture:**    - Choose a passage or verse from the Bible to focus on. Read and meditate on the selected scripture. 2. **Observation:**    - Reflect on the passage and observe details such as keywords, themes, and any significant context. Consider the historical and cultural context of the passage. 3. **Application:**    - Apply the teachings of the scripture to your own life. Consider how the passage can impact your beliefs, attitudes, and actions. Think about practical steps you can take based on the insights gained from the scripture. 4. **Prayer:**    - Conclude your reflection with a prayer. Communicate with God about what you've learned, express gratitude, seek guidance, or ask for strength to apply the lessons from the scripture. I wanted you to know that my new book, Molding Minds is for sale at johngrdina.com  If you have land that you feel compelled to donate for my future ministry of helping to heal others in their journey of life, please send me an email, which is provided in the show notes.  [email protected] You can follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/ or by going to my website at:  www.johngrdina.com Follow Dr. Daniel Galasso on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_galasso/