March 30, 2025

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS

DENYING THE SELF

Icebreaker
Share a time when you had to give up something you wanted for the sake of someone else. How did it impact you?
Study Questions

1. What does Jesus mean by “deny yourself” in Matthew 16:24?
2. How did Jesus model self-denial in his life and ministry?
3. What does Philippians 2:3-8 teach us about self-denial?
4. Why is self-denial difficult in our culture today?
5. How does self-denial draw us closer to God?
6. How does self-denial benefit society?

Application Questions

1. What is one area of your life where you struggle with self-denial?
2. How can you practice putting others first this week?
3. What is one step you can take to surrender more fully to God’s will?