Luke 14:25-35

1) Following Jesus means He is Preeminent  v.25-26

When one loves Jesus most they are filled & equipped to love others best

2) Following Jesus is a Series of Deaths v.27

Count the Costs v.28-32

3) Following Jesus means He is Treasure v. 33

4) Following Jesus means being Winsome v. 34-35

Questions:

What relationship has changed (needs to change) because you are following Jesus?

Is there a sacrifice you have endured that you now see is a cost of following Jesus? 

Do you see the sacrifices Jesus asks you to make as ultimately for your good or ultimately withholding something from you?

What is a Cross (dying) that you are currently experiencing?

Who needs encouragement that the cost of following Jesus is worth it?

Do your family, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, and retail persons experience you as “salty” with the gospel? If, not cry out to God now to change you.