Luke 13:22-14:35 (CChong)

Be on the Banquet list

a.  The first will be last & the last, first

– Jesus warned that some will enter God’s kingdom & some don’t (13:22-30)

b.  The first who will be last

  – Jesus lamented over Jerusalem’s rejection (13:31-35)

  – Jesus healed on Sabbath & challenged the Pharisees (14:1-6)

c.  The last who will be first

– Jesus explained who enters God’s kingdom (14:7-24)

d.  Make sure we are not truly last

– Jesus explained the cost of following Him (14:25-35)

Strive to enter through the narrow door (13:24)

Luke 13b-14a Summary

Luke 9:51-11:13 (MYong)

Transformative Discipleship

Introduction

1. Taking a long view, 9:51-56

2. Paying the price, 9:57-62

3. Keeping the gospel central, 10:1-24

4. Loving even outsiders, 10:25-37

5. Guarding time with Jesus, 10:38-42

6. Praying without giving up, 11:1-13

Conclusion

Reflecting: How are you standing out as Jesus’s disciples? Think in terms of what you choose to guard and what you chose to disregard.