Bible Studies for Life Associate Professor of Religion, Department of Religion, Samford University A Lifestyle of Sacrifice Luke 9:23–24, 57–62; 21:1–4; Romans 12:1–2 Looking Through a Cross-shaped Lens (Luke 9:23–24) Last week, we saw the paradoxical nature of what it means to follow Jesus: Those who desire to be first must become slaves of all (Mark 10:43–44). Similarly, in this…