1. The Value of DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35

2. Greater Than Kinship In comparison to following Christ, we must “hate” even our closest family & friends Jesus showed priority of spiritual over family   Matthew 12:46-50   Luke 8:19-21 Cause of Christ must take precedence for us   Matthew 10:34-39   Luke 12:51-53 Are we willing to sacrifice family & friends if required to faithfully follow Christ?

3. Greater Than Hardship “Bear his own cross” had clear meaning of willingness to die in faithful service Jesus placed such value on kingdom of God   John 10:11-18   Revelation 1:5-6 We must be ready to suffer for Christ’s cause   2 Timothy 3:10-17   Matthew 5:10-12   2 Corinthians 11:24-28 Do we stand for truth regardless of the cost?

4. Greater Than Ownership Renouncing all possessions is not liquidation, but recognition of stewardship not ownership Jesus renounced all privilege to be servant   2 Corinthians 8:9   Philippians 2:5-8 Possessions must be subordinate to service   Matthew 6:19-33   Philippians 3:7-14   Hebrews 11:24-26 Do we hold to things for security or Christ?