(John 19:23-27 NLT) When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided his clothes among the four of them. They also took his robe, but it was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. 24 So they said, “Rather than tearing it apart, let’s throw dice for it.” This fulfilled the Scripture that says, “They divided my garments among themselves and threw dice for my clothing.” So that is what they did.

25 Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home

1. Following Jesus has a high cost.

(Luke 1:38 NLT) Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.

(John 1:29 ESV) The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

2. Jesus calls us into community together.

3. Jesus is not too big or too busy for us.

(Psalm 37:23 NLT) The Lord directs the steps of the godly.He delights in every detail of their lives.

(Romans 5:8 NIV) God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

For salvation:
Text – Reborn to 97000

For baptism:
Text – Baptize to 97000