Luke 14:25-351) Following Jesus means He is Preeminent  v.25-26When one loves Jesus most they are filled & equipped to love others best2) Following Jesus is a Series of Deaths v.27Count the Costs v.28-323) Following Jesus means He is Treasure v. 334) Following Jesus means being Winsome v. 34-35Questions: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.