The Cost of Following

Jesus turns to the crowd and tells the hard truth: discipleship means loving Him above even our dearest relationships, carrying our cross, and counting the cost (Luke 14:25–35). Pastor reminds us that the mark of a true church is simple faithfulness—not size or cultural approval—because Christ alone builds His church. Drawing on Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship, we reject “cheap grace” and embrace the costly grace purchased by Jesus’ sacrifice. Through tender family stories, we feel both the pull of earthly loves and the greater love of God that anchors our obedience. Our call is clear and demanding: be the called-out people who love, serve, and remain faithful as Christ leads.