Introduction A. Because Jesus was unable to carry His cross the entire way to Golgotha (cf. Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26), a man named Simon was compelled to bear it behind Him (John 19:17). B. Jesus said that all who wish to come after Him must take up their crosses and follow Him (Luke 9:23). I. Jesus has asked us to deny ourselves. A. Jesus had to deny Himself in order to confess Himself (1 Timothy 6:13; Mark 14:61-62)...