"Are You Able to Drink the Cup that I Drink?" (Mark 10:35-45)
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I. The Christian’s cup: the cup of suffering (Mark 10:39)
A. Suffering is needed for deeper fellowship with Jesus- You deeply identify with Him because there is a deeper connection and bond created through understanding his suffering. (Phil 3:10)
B. Suffering is needed as preparation for heaven- It creates longing in our heart and greater joy when it is healed in heaven. (2 Cor. 4:17)
C. Suffering is needed to witness to a suffering Messiah- Jesus is a sufferer and He is shown when His people suffer as he did. (Col 1:24)
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II. The Christian’s cup: the cup of sacrifice (Mark 10:45)
A. Motivation: greatness- God praises and honors us when we sacrifice for His sake. Sacrifice is not loss but gain. (Mark 10:43)
B. Motivation: life to others- The economy of the kingdom of God is that Sacrifice results in fruit and life. There is joy and privilege in sacrifice when others are saved by the love of Christ. (Mark 10:45)
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III. Jesus’ cup: the cup of wrath (Mark 10:38-39)
Jesus took the cup of wrath and these are only cups of grace to us. The wrath was all poured onto Jesus, but to follow Jesus means to follow in His footsteps.
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