Topic #47 Self-denial and selflessness “Whoever wants to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 Goals: 4. To pracice a simple act of self denial and selfessness. 2.To realize the joy in denying ourselves forthe Lord. Mechanics: 1. Give the assignment to the members for this activity a week prior to the household meeting. 2. Make the members do something that they don't ke to do forthe whole ‘week (Le., you're a brother and shy to lead a worship, try todo it. If you love watching TV. spend that time to pray for someone at that time; if you have time to spend at home, try to help in doing household chores), Guide Questions: «GG *- Share how you denied yourself this week. What activity did you do to show your self-denial? Why did you choose this activity? ~~ 2.How did it feel denying yourself so that others may experience the Lord through you? Lessons: 1, God is worth al the saccifices that we do. = ad 2. Denying ourselves is one of the ways of sharing the passion of Christ {3 God will give back to you a hundred fold whatever you gave up for Him (Luke 18:29-20) N, Other Verses, Luke 14:33 Matthew 19:16-22 Mark 12:44-44 ‘Action Pla Think of something that you think you need to let go of to express your love {or God. Decide to lot go of il. And seta timeline when you want to doit for this week. Ask God to bless your decision,