COUNTING THE COST
 (Discipling Jesus’ Way)  Luke 14

I.  THE CHURCH EXISTS FOR “DISCIPLE-MAKING”

Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

It is our “MISSION” given to us by the “COMMISSION” of Christ.  Salvation is free but discipleship is costly.

A.  People are more important than the rules    vv. 1-6

B.  Humility is better than pride        vv. 7-11

C.  Hospitality is superior to friendship    vv. 12-14

D.  Everyone is Equally important to Jesus    vv. 15-24

II.  THERE IS A COST IN COMING TO THE BANQUET

Must Be An:
 
 A.  Unrivaled Love                vv. 25-26
 
 B.  Unceasing Dying                vv. 27
 
 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” 
 Luke 9:23
 
 (Paul) “I die daily...”  1Corinthians 15:31
 
 C.  Unafraid Accounting            vv. 28-32
 
 D.  Unqualified Renunciation        v.  33
 
 E.  An Unavoidable Alternative        vv. 34-35 
 
 III.  THE CONDUCT OF A DISCIPLE
 
1.  Abide in the Word – John 8:31-32
 
2.  Die to Self, Sin & Society – John 12:24-26
 
3.  Love the Brothers  – John 13:34-35
 
4.  Go and Bear Lasting Fruit – John 15:8, 16