56 Luke 14:25 35 (Count the cost)

I. Review/Background
Introduction to the Perean Ministry
John 10:39-40
II. Narrative
1. Setting (14:25)
2. Principle (14:26)
A. Jesus first, family second
B. Bear a cross and follow Him
3. Example one: building a tower (14:28-30)
2 Timothy 4:6-7
4. Example two: going to war (14:31-32)
5. Summary (14:33)
6. Consequences & the salt analogy (14:34-35)
7. Closing statement (14:35)
Matthew 5:13
III. Things to consider as we count the cost
1. Christianity is not a blind leap of faith
Matthew 22:26-27
2. We’re to love the Lord with our mind
3. Be weary of emotionally driven, manipulated decisions or practices
4. Count the costs and make a rational, calculated decision