Impulsivo y Renuente

Intro

- Deseo de ser discípulos de Jesús, eran seguidores

I – El Imprudente

- ¿Buen plan?

It is well that he is attracted to Christ. Being attracted, he naturally desires to follow the great Teacher and Healer, that he may ha always in his presence. No doubt he intends the following to be a genuine discipleship. He will sit at the Master's feet and devote himself to his service. Impulsivo: ignora lo que el compromiso requiere

- Propósito no sincero y carnal: vio los milagros, oyo del “reino” y quiso ser parte de la ganancia

Yet he is very hasty; he has not thought out his project; he does not know what it involves; therefore, he cannot say whether he is prepared to be faithful to his promise. It is foolish to make a profession of devotion to Christ before we know what his service really is. There is much that is attractive in him, and in favorable moments our hearts are moved and go out to him. But all this may be like Ephraim's goodness, like the morning cloud, like the growth on the stony ground

II – El Renuente

- Jesús le invita y se excusa: ¿mañana?

The first disciple had not waited for the call of Christ. He had boldly volunteered for the service, and he had been taught a lesson of humility and reflection. But now Christ himself calls another disciple. This is clearly stated by Luke 9:59. Duty does not admit of any consideration of difficulty or danger.

- Jesús le advierte que seguirle es más importante que cualquier cosa

He would first go and bury his father. This seems to be a most natural excuse. The sacred duty of filial piety would appear to claim the man. Burials in the East follow quickly on death. At most the son, would be away but a few hours. Then he would be free to follow Christ for the remainder of his days. How can we blame him? It may be said at once that if this were a true view of the case he would have been excused, and Christ would have been the first to sympathize with him. We must conclude either: that he meant he wanted to wait for his father's death, or that he was simply quoting a proverb