The Gospel According to Luke - Luke 14:25-35

The Cost of Following Jesus - Daniel Golin

In Luke 14 25–35, Jesus turns to the crowds and makes clear that following him is not a casual addition to life but a whole-life allegiance that places him above family, self, possessions, and every competing source of security. The sermon explains Jesus’ difficult commands to “hate” one’s family comparatively, bear one’s cross through costly and progressive obedience, and count the cost before claiming discipleship. Its central hope is that Jesus hides no fine print, has already paid the greatest cost, and is worth following because his grace, resurrection life, and presence outweigh what his disciples surrender.