Lesson 443: Luke 14:27
Lesson 443: Luke 14:27
Luke 14:27
The Blueprint — The Verse
And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
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The Context — The History
Large crowds traveled with Jesus as He set His face toward Jerusalem. He taught that following Him would cost more than casual curiosity or social approval.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Jesus told parables about counting the cost of building a tower and going to war. He warned that those who cling to family, possessions, or comfort without carrying the cross cannot be His disciples.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Luke 14:26
“If anyone comes to me, and doesn’t disregard his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can’t be my disciple.
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Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Luke 14:26) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Luke 14:28
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Luke 14:28) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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What does carrying your cross mean in ordinary life?
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Why does Jesus demand such total commitment?
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What comforts compete with discipleship for you?