TSK · Matthew 16:24

The Crucifixion As they were going out, they found a man from Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced to carry his cross.

As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said,“You lack one thing. Go, sell whatever you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

A Call to Discipleship Then he said to them all,“If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.

The Crucifixion As they led him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country. They placed the cross on his back and made him carry it behind Jesus.

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying,“We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions.”

so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.

By faith, when he grew up, Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,