
"Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross" (Luke 9:18-26)
This year at Maple Hill, we have been considering the identity of Jesus as presented in the first half of Luke’s Gospel. In our text this week, we see that the disciples are beginning to understand who Jesus is. They are coming to recognize Him as God’s Messiah. But Jesus wants them to understand something even deeper about Himself, and He wants us to understand it as well.
This Sunday morning, we will consider an essential part of Jesus’ identity: He is the Suffering Messiah. His identity is inseparable from suffering. He knows that the cross lies ahead, and He calls us to keep near the cross if we want to follow Him.
Sunday Schedule (November 8, 2026)

November’s Theme: Give Thanks
November 4
Jonah 2:8-9
8. “Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. 9. But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’”
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