Following and Serving the King

SERIES: FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPIRIT’S SWORD

MESSAGE: Following and Serving the King

TEXT: Mark 8:27–38

DATE: August 20, 2023

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. You must know and personally confess who Jesus is. 
   (Vv. 27–30)

1. The inescapable question. (Vv. 27–28)

2. The acceptable answer. (Vv. 29–30)

2. You must learn and affirm the ways of God and not man.
   (Vv. 31–33)

1. God’s ways are often hard but clear. (Vv. 31–32)

2. God’s will is often a challenge but perfect. 
   (Vv. 32–33)

3. You must understand and accept that Jesus calls you to die.
   (Vv. 34–38)

1. The self-centered life must be put to death. (V. 34)

2. The safe life must be put to death. (V. 35)

3. The self-serving life must be put to death. 
   (Vv. 36–38)