Episode 387: Take Up Your Cross

Episode 387 May 03, 2022 00:10:06
Episode 387: Take Up Your Cross
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Episode 387: Take Up Your Cross

May 03 2022 | 00:10:06

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Show Notes

Jesus said to his disciples, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it” (Luke 9:23-24).

 

While Jesus is primarily referring to a figurative cross of suffering that all disciples are required to carry, some saints took it a step further and literally carried a cross to their own crucifixions.

 

They did so willingly, knowing that to die a martyr on a cross was to unite themselves completely to the sacrifice of Jesus. These saints were confident that Jesus would say similar words to them as he said to the faithful thief, “Truly, I say to you today, you will be with me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43).

 

In today’s top ten list, we examine 10 experiences of Christian martyrdom on the cross, beginning with some of the apostles and ending in the 1500’s. Additional scriptures referenced include Hebrews 11:35-37.

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