The Life of a Disciple: Counting the Cost

Jesus is directing His words to the multitude to lead them to the place where they realize that it is not enough to remain loosely attached to Him. It is not enough to remain part of the multitude but they needed to know that being a disciple involved a commitment that would cost them something; their former life.

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Two Illustrations:

1. Luke 14:28-30;   Counting the cost to finish a tower.

2. Luke 14:31, 32;  Calculating the strength of forces and the possibility of victory.

We need to translate those illustrations into what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

1. How much does it cost?

2. Do I have enough?

3. Is it worth the cost?

4. The challenge to commitment. To make the transaction.