People of the Cross: Simon of Cyrene

There questions are a follow-up from the March 30th Real Lives Service.

Read: Mark 15:16-22
1)   Simon of Cyrene provides us a visual of what it means to pick up our cross and follow Jesus. In what ways are you taking the posture of Simon in your walk with the Lord? In what ways have you not yet denied yourself and picked up your cross to follow Jesus?
2)   How did Jesus deal with being afflicted and humiliated? How do you feel knowing that following Jesus often means facing affliction and humiliation? How will you model Jesus in dealing with this in the future?
3)   Are you allowing the Simon of Cyrene’s in your life (Brothers and Sisters), to help you carry and bear your burdens. If not, why?
4)   How did the Real Lives testimonies encourage you in your walk with the Lord? What did you learn about God from these talks?