New Year Sermon on Luke 9:23-27 - Deny Yourself, Follow Me CG Questions 1. On Sunday, Jeremiah said that Jesus’ words are intrusive. How does Jesus’ instruction regarding self denial intrude on the lives of those who would follow him? 2. What is Jesus saying with the image of taking up one’s cross? 3. Consider your hopes for the New Year. What would make this year a good year? Share these hopes with the group. 4. Now, consider, are your hopes for the year motivated more by seeing and savoring Jesus or more by your own personal peace and comfort? Share together how to you can discern the answer to this question.