Feb. 25th 2024 - St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI

We see pretty crosses all over as jewelry, in logos, and on decorations in homes. Yet the cross was actually an unsightly object. It was a symbol of torture, pain, and death. Jesus said that whoever wants to be his disciple must carry their own cross. This involves denying our sinful self and enduring whatever pain comes as we walk behind him. These crosses may come in the form of temptations, persecution, or loss. As we review the importance of Jesus’ own cross for our salvation this Lent, today we also learn how we are to “Follow Jesus Under the Cross.” Our sermon is from Romans 5.