What happens when following Jesus means giving up something we want? Peter knew Jesus was the Messiah. But when Jesus explained what he had come to do, Peter wanted a different plan. We can do the same thing—say all the right things about Jesus while struggling to trust him when obedience costs us something. In the final week of Curious, Pastor Mathew Hargett explores Matthew 16:13–25 and Jesus’ invitation to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him. The one asking us to surrender is the one who gave his life for us. If Jesus is who you say he is, what are you holding on to that you need to surrender to follow him? Independence Hill Baptist Church