Luke 14: 15-35

<p>In this episode, we move from the joy of God’s open invitation to the sobering reality of discipleship. After telling the Parable of the Great Banquet, Jesus shifts the conversation from <strong>being invited</strong> to <strong>what it actually means to follow Him</strong>.</p><p>This passage is bold, uncomfortable, and deeply clarifying. Jesus refuses half-hearted followers. He calls us to examine our loyalties, our priorities, and the sacrifices we’re actually willing to make for the sake of the Kingdom.</p><p>We’ll unpack:<br>✨ Why Jesus uses extreme language like “hate” to describe the level of devotion He requires<br>✨ What “carrying your cross” meant in the first century—and what it means for us now<br>✨ What the two parables (the builder and the king) teach us <br>✨ Why discipleship is impossible without surrender<br>✨ What Jesus means when He warns that “salt that loses its flavor is worthless”</p><p>Jesus offers life, purpose, and belonging—but He also demands everything.</p><p>#Luke14 #CountTheCost #Discipleship #CarryYourCross #TeachingsOfJesus #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudyCommunity #KingdomLiving #FaithOverComfort #SurrenderToJesus #BiblicalTruth #GospelChallenge</p><p>#LikeJasper #CommitmentToChrist </p>