THE ROAD TO THE CROSS – THE LAST LAP

MARK 8:27-38, 9:30-32, 10:32-34

Introduction:  PEOPLE ARE FASCINATED WITH PREDICTIONS

          A.  Prophecy books – horoscope

          B.  Selective hearing

          C.  From Caesarea Philippi to Jerusalem

I.  DEATH AND RESURRECTION FORETOLD

          A. Sure Declaration

          B.  Sheer Determination

          C.  Stern Denunciation

II. DISCIPLESHIP IS LINKED TO THE CROSS

          A.  Called To A Cross

          B.  Cancel The Lost

          C.  Count The Cost

          Note:  Where did those following Jesus think they were headed?

III. FACING THE FUTURE WITH CONFIDENCE

          A. Destination Concealed

          B.  Destination Revealed

          C.  Destination Sealed

IV. YOUR FUTURE

          A. Can You See It?

          B.  Tell it! Proclaim it!  Decree it!