Here macarthur reveals the unvarnished truth about discipleship, spelling out what god ultimately expects of those who follow him. A scribe came, and said to him, teacher, i will follow you wherever you go. Mark with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jesus replied, foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the son of man has no place to lay his head. Jesus has described the cost of following him, recognizing that all other concerns take second place to following jesus. He also spoke challenging, demanding words about what true servanthood requires.
He was a man who enjoyed great prominence among the jewish elite, but forsook all for the love of christ. Jesus tells his disciples, if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me 9. I knew him in london in the early days of the evil regime. And so part of the cost of following jesus is following jesus commands. Mar 17, 2020 this story also reveals something about the cost of following jesus. Have we really fixed our eyes on jesus, in the words from the book of hebrews. The high cost and infinite value of following jesus 9780785287988 by john macarthur.
Step on to the chair or table where youve been laying down the money and explain that following jesus means giving our whole lives to jesus. If we are following jesus, we can expect to experience some form of suffering. Do you believe you have been called to be a disciple of jesus. Luke 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Now, seventythree years after the book was first published, jon walker writes costly grace. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. To truly follow jesus christ, we must consider the cost and put him above. Following jesus gives the best introduction to tom wrights works of anything ive read. We were in line at the small town store where i live. Jun 26, 2016 sermon following jesus the cost of discipleship psalm 16. Teaching the gospel without mention of the cost of discipleship b. This single unit will make it clear that disciples should count the cost of following jesus, because success will not come easily. The cost of following jesus now when jesus saw great multitudes around him, he gave the order to depart to the other side. And jesus said unto him, foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests.
Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their own dead. Mar 20, 2020 today i read this chapter that is so clear it needs no further commentary to understand the message. In an age of easy believism, do not forget the challenge of following jesus. And a scribe came up and said to him, teacher, i will follow you wherever you go. Are we really determined to follow wherever he leads. Matthew 57 presents jesus authoritative teaching through the sermon on the mount. The cost of following jesus john 16 bible lesson for kids. Parables of counting the cost church of the great god. This condition of full and selfless service to god demands our hearts and minds, not just our bodies. Like a master builder steve lawson gives us the foundation of jesus own words to erect a frame showing the cost, demands, gains and losses of following christ. Jesus told him that he would have to be homeless because jesus is a homeless. A previous article, the call to be disciples as catholic men, described how jesus has also called each of us as catholic men to be his disciples. Based on an old tradition it is assumed that this young man was mark himself. Our crucifixion instructions about following christ speaking to disciples christs disciples will suffer the cross discipleship denial following self denial abstinence as a discipline unselfishness disciples, characteristics of participation, in christ commitment, to jesus christ conditions of fruitbearing christ our example.
Williams, evangelical times like a master builder steve lawson gives us the foundation of jesus own words to erect a frame showing the cost, demands, gains and losses of following christ. The cost of following jesus cultural commentary by mike nappa in jesus time, it was customary for a wouldbe disciple to pick the rabbi who would become his mentorteacher. When jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, zacchaeus. Sometimes the cost of following jesus does put people off. Counting the cost of following jesus the bridge christian.
What does the bible say about the cost to follow jesus. Biblical reflections on discipleship is a compilation of twelve exhilarating meditations exploring what it truly means to follow jesus today. This story also reveals something about the cost of following jesus. Those that come to this feast do not pay an admission price. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. So, counting the cost of discipleship means realizing that authentic discipleship. The point in this phrase is that being a disciple of jesus, that is, being a christian, is more than learning about him. The cost of following jesus and it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, lord, i will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. What does counting the cost mean in terms of christian discipleship.
Christian audio books dont be unequally yoked be ye separate. Luke 14 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Oct 27, 2002 three times we read the word follow to describe what it means to be a disciple of jesus. He understood what he chose, when he chose resistance. Now when jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side.
Then the second thing that jesus is doing in our text is to test you, to see if this is enough, to see if he is really your treasure, your joy, your security, your hope, your friend in times of loneliness, your home, your father and mother, your power to look straight ahead to test you in all these ways, he tells you what it will cost. That being said, the author never loses sight of salvation by grace. The cost of being a christian or follower of jesus is everything, ourselves. He was one of the first as well as one of the bravest wit nesses against idolatry. This is a cross, meaning, join me on the way to martyrdom. Bible classes for teen or adult students new member studies family bible studies personal study the material is divided into ten lessons, however each lesson will take several study sessions to com. Young students may develop a habit of faith, following the coat tails of parents. It is mark only who tells us of the young man who followed the lord jesus when he was arrested and who fled naked from them when they laid hold on him chap. Following jesus is not an invitation to an ice cream social. Three times we read the word follow to describe what it means to be a disciple of jesus. Jan 29, 2018 welcome back to a new week on the ask pastor john podcast, answering your tough theological and ethical questions from the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on cost of discipleship must be counted. Welcome back to a new week on the ask pastor john podcast, answering your tough theological and ethical questions from the bible. And jesus said to him, foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the son of man has nowhe.
Dec 02, 2009 when mark talks about the costs of following jesus, he is, of course, only paraphrasing the lords own teaching. Therefore, the second of the twin parables strongly suggests that while counting the cost of following jesus christ, the soul would do well also to count the. The cost of following jesus as they were walking along the road, a man said to him, i will follow you wherever you go. Following jesus may cost us the most basic security 8.
The cost of following jesus john 16 bible lesson for. The cost of following jesus john 16 bible lesson for kids by kristin schmidt young students may develop a habit of faith, following the coat tails of parents. The cost of following jesus sermon by phil morgan, luke 9. When mark talks about the costs of following jesus, he is, of course, only paraphrasing the lords own teaching. Each lesson is based on a passage in the gospel of mark. We may be rejected, suffer financial loss, or even lose relationships because we make people feel uncomfortable and dont fit in with those who love the world. Jesus declares that one must assess whether one is ready to take on the personal commitment and sacrifice required to follow jesus. Ask the children how much money it costs to follow jesus. In the parable of the big dinner that we studied last week, salvation is pictured as a lavish feast that god provides freely for all who will come and enjoy it.
This story tells us that jesus healed a lot of people including peters motherinlaw. Following jesus page 4 introduction this booklet is designed to be used for any of the following purposes. Selfrenunciation is an indispensable condition of following christ, required for accurately counting the true cost of allegiance to him. Sermon following jesus the cost of discipleship psalm 16. The cost of discipleship is it time to sit down and count the costs of truly following christ.
Jesus said to him, the foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the son of man has nowhere to lay his head. He lays out some of his major teaching themes here, in a way that challenged me, encouraged me, and opened my eyes more to the power of jesus in our world and my daily life. When one teach of the law cried out, teacher, i will follow you anywhere you go. The first man probably thought how amazing would it be to walk with jesus as one of his disciples, witness his works and miracles, and hear his words. Everyone loved the miracles, healing, and free food. And jesus warns us to count the cost first, before we follow him. Dietrich bonhoeffer, the famous german lutheran martyr, wrote a book called the cost of discipleship. The lord didnt grow giddy with the thought of one more in his corner. Jesus made use of this striking statement that he might startle mere outward appearance upon him and a real. The cost of following jesus now when jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. Those who want to accept the gracious invitation need to know that there will be a cost in following godjesus. Lutheran martyr, wrote a book called the cost of discipleship. Day 2 the call and cost of following jesus willow creek.
Today i read this chapter that is so clear it needs no further commentary to understand the message. Jesus was cool, the talk of the town, and the latest fad. Mark tells us that after hearing the call, both sets of fishermen follow him at once, leaving behind valuable possessions like nets, a boat, and hired men mark 1. He grew up in minnesota, and began ministry in seattle, where he pastored and taught at a bible college for 15 years. I recently was moved by an encounter i had with a little girl. Jesus first lays out two of the costs of discipleship 14. Before answering this question, it is important to first consider the cost of being one as described by jesus. Paul declared, what things were gain to me, these i have counted loss for christ. More than half a century ago, martyr dietrich boenhoffer 19061945 wrote a brilliant but uncomfortable book, the cost of. The cost of following jesus sermon by howard harden, luke. But this should not stop us from following jesus and sharing the gospel. In luke 14, jesus lays out the terms of discipleship.
The cost of discipleship paul knew the cost the apostle paul understood the cost of discipleship. All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. If i had to summarize with one word how he described this cost, it would be obedience. Much has been written concerning the last verses of the gospel chap. A contemporary view of dietrich bonhoeffers the cost of discipleship. Dietrich himself was a martyr many times before he died. In this little story a teacher of the law came up to jesus and wondered what he had to do to be a follower of jesus. The day following jesus would go forth into galilee, and findeth philip, and saith unto him, follow me.
Sounds kind of silly to be starting a sermon off this way but. The value of jesus in the cost of following luke 9. He and his family then moved to san diego, ca to launch an itinerate ministry work based at c3 church. He was willing to proclaim a commitment to jesus, so jesus challenged him with his response. Pastors with large congregations get their books published and are. We need to always be reminded of the cost of following jesus, because our human nature has a tendency to dig in and find a foxhole or a nest to settle into. To help us understand that there are costs at least in the worldly sense to choosing to follow christ. Disciples who have forgotten there is a price to pay for following jesus 3. He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. Luke 14 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Click here for more messages from the book of matthew. We were created for a purpose other than having contentment, joy and peace in this world and that is to step out into the trenches of spiritual warfare, wherever that might be. Sermons from matthew the challenge of following jesus 8.
Jesus response to three wouldbe followers provides additional insight into what denying oneself really means. Matthew 5 7 presents jesus authoritative teaching through the sermon on the mount. But he replied, lord, first let me go and bury my father. But his book s title reminds us of the cost of following jesus closely. This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing jesus.
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