Five Aspects of the Instruction: Luke 9:23-25
• Simplicity of the instruction: "if you want to follow me, then follow me"
• Cost of the instruction: "give up your own way"
• Longevity of the instruction: "take up your cross daily"
• Promise of the instruction: "if you hang on to your life …"
• Blessing of the instruction: "if you give up your life for My sake …"