Summary: Have you counted the cost?

"counteth the cost…consulteth whether he be able ”

Luke 14:25-28

I. THE TERMS FOR WHICH HE SOUGHT (Luke 14:26,27)

A. He wanted FIDELITY TO HIS PERSON (14:26)

B. He wanted IDENTITY WITH HIS PURPOSE (14:27)

II. THE TASK TO WHICH HE SENT (Luke 14:28-32)

A. Jesus spoke of BUILDING (CONSTRUCTIVE WORK).

B. Jesus spoke of BATTLING (DESTRUCTIVE WORK).

III. THE TRUTHS OF WHICH HE SPOKE (Luke 14:33)

A. Discipleship means NO RIVAL to Jesus Christ (26)

B. Discipleship means NO REFUSAL to Jesus Christ (33).