Jesus said, “Take up your cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:2427). What did he mean? What did He not mean? Who was His audience? What happened before His hard saying? How does it apply to me?Today, the cross is worn as a beautiful piece of jewelry. Christians view the cross as a cherished symbol of atonement, forgiveness, grace, and love. But in Jesus’ day, the cro...
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