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Denying Yourself and Taking Up Your Cross Daily
Show: Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins
Summary: What does it mean to deny yourself and take up your cross daily? Dave walks through Luke 9:23 with Galatians 2:20 and Romans 12:1, clarifying biblical self-denial, daily discipleship, and the joy of following Christ.
Scripture
- Luke 9:23
- Galatians 2:20
- Romans 12:1
Key Takeaways
- Denying self is not self-hatred but surrender to Christ’s lordship.
- Taking up your cross means daily dying to the flesh and embracing obedience, whatever it costs.
- Following Jesus is a lifelong, daily pursuit—not an occasional activity.
Resources
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
