In Luke 9:23, Jesus tells His disciples "if anyone wishes to come follow Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me." In this episode, John Mark unpacks this Scripture, telling us that the cost of discipleship is to die to ourselves every day. Self-denial is not only challenging; it also runs against the prevailing cultural winds of self-fulfillment. But by overcoming our personal obstacles to discipleship and dying to ourselves, we can step into the abundant life that Jesus promises for His followers.Key Scripture Passages: Luke 9:18-24; Galatians 5:16-24; Luke 9:57-62; Luke 14:25-33; Luke 18:18-23; Matthew 13:44Visit practicingtheway.org for more information and resources.Facebook, YouTube: Practicing the WayInstagram: @practicingthewayTwitter: @practheway