The Lost Sons

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)

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.
Essence & Implications of Jesus’ ministry
A Holy People before a Holy God (2)
A Holy People before a Holy God (1)