Cost of Discipleship

Challenge of the Cross

Jesus was not afraid of Herod or the Jews. The Romans were really no concern. He came into this world to do this..

Jesus’ message to the Jews, repent and enter the kingdom. “They alway resist the Holy Spirit” (Acts 7:51).

Contrast two groups at the beginning of the chapter: Those who could reciprocate and those that could not:

Places of honor usually reserved for : rank, reputation, or age. BUT

Those that could: friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors

Those that could not: the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind

3. The reward reward comes not by the recipient, but from the Lord on the day of Judgment.

The New American Commentary: Luke Comments

Will be humbled … exalted. These divine passives mean God will humble (or exalt) you at the final judgment.

Where are your passions (v. 25)

Are you ready to pay the price?

Are you ready to go the length/distance? (31)

Have you defined “Everything” (v. 33)