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Luke 9:22
"Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day."

Jesus often taught about following Him. Last week, we studied the rich young man who sought eternal life but couldn’t part with his wealth. This shows how "wealth"—material or otherwise—can hinder discipleship. Yet, Jesus looked at him with love, just as He looks at you, knowing the sincerity in your heart. 

This week, we turn to Luke’s Gospel, where Jesus instructs His followers to take up their cross and follow Him. This teaching follows the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 and precedes the Transfiguration. Sandwiched between these events, Jesus reveals the true nature of His mission. His disciples expected a political savior, but Jesus, calling Himself the "Son of Man" (echoing Daniel 7:13–14), signifies His divine authority.

He then predicts His suffering, rejection, and death by crucifixion at the hands of the Jewish Sanhedrin—elders, chief priests, and scribes—followed by His resurrection on the third day. This "must" happen as part of God’s plan for salvation. Jesus prepares His disciples for the emotional and spiritual turmoil they will face, laying the foundation for a deeper understanding of His role after His resurrection.
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