Make a detailed preaching on KJV Luke 9 verses 23,24,25,26,27 15 minutes long at minimum
Brothers and sisters in Christ, let us delve into the powerful words of Luke 9:23-27 in the King James Version:
"And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God."
These verses are a call to true discipleship, a call to radical commitment. Jesus is speaking not only to His disciples at that time, but to all of us who seek to follow Him today. He lays out three key requirements for true discipleship:
First, He calls us to "deny ourselves." This means putting aside our own desires, our own will, and surrendering ourselves completely to Him. It means living a life of selflessness, where we seek to glorify God in all that we do.
Second, Jesus instructs us to "take up our cross daily." The cross was a symbol of suffering and sacrifice, and Jesus is telling us that true discipleship will require us to endure hardships and persecution for His sake. It may not be easy, but it is necessary for those who truly desire to follow Him.
Third, Jesus commands us to "follow Him." This is a call to action, to walk in His footsteps, to imitate His life and teachings. Following Jesus means living a life of obedience and faithfulness, trusting in Him completely.
In verse 24, Jesus warns us that those who seek to save their own lives will ultimately lose them. He is urging us to live a life of sacrifice and surrender, to lay down our own desires for the sake of His kingdom. When we lose our lives for His sake, we will truly find them.
Verse 25 poses a powerful question: "For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?" It reminds us that earthly treasures and accomplishments are ultimately fleeting and insignificant compared to the eternal reward of following Christ. Let us not be deceived by the temporary pleasures of this world, but rather seek to store up treasures in heaven.
In verse 26, Jesus warns us against being ashamed of Him and His words. He tells us that if we are ashamed of Him, He will be ashamed of us when He comes again in glory. Let us boldly proclaim the name of Jesus, not hiding our faith out of fear or shame, but rather standing firm in our convictions and bearing witness to the truth of the gospel.
Finally, in verse 27, Jesus promises that some of those standing with Him will see the kingdom of God before they taste death. This is a reminder of the power and glory of His kingdom, a glimpse of the eternal reward that awaits those who faithfully follow Him.
Brothers and sisters, let us take these words of Jesus to heart and strive to be true disciples, denying ourselves, taking up our cross daily, and following Him with unwavering faith and devotion. May we not be ashamed of the gospel, but rather boldly proclaim it to the ends of the earth. And may we eagerly await the coming of His kingdom, knowing that our reward is great in heaven. Amen.