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b"\\u201cIf anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. Matthew 16:24 In Sunday\\u2019s Gospel reading, Jesus further defines the nature of the Church. A Church established on His death and resurrection.Peter the HinderanceOn the heel of acknowledging that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, Peter becomes the source of hinderance to God's plans and purposes. When Jesus relates to His followers that He would suffer at the hands of the religious leaders, die and rise from the dead, Peter attempts to restrain Him. Actions Becoming Of A Follower Jesus rebukes Peter and goes on to list the actions becoming of disciples: deny oneself, take up the cross and follow Him. The Church comprises individuals who deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him no matter where He leads. And the \\u201cgates of Hades shall not prevail against it.\\u201d"