Sermon Notes:
People followed Jesus for their own expectations and reasons.
1. The __________________ followed Jesus seeking _____________________ freedom.
2. The “__________________________” followed Jesus for free _____________.
3. The “__________________________” crowd followed Jesus because it was _____________________.
4. The “______________________________” people followed Jesus for ________________ and _________________.
What does Jesus desire from His followers in Luke 14?
5. Jesus desires being sanctified as the ________________ of their ______________.
a. The word “__________” means to hold in ____________________ disregard.
b. Lordship is not ____________________, but an ____________________ of the heart.
6. For 2026, are you willing to sanctify Jesus as the Lord over your heart?
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
Digging Deeper:
1. What things have you dedicated yourself to?
2. Read Luke 14:25-35. What do you think was the reaction of the crowd when they heard this?
3. When you read this teaching of Jesus, what goes through your mind?
4. Reflecting on your spiritual journey, what price have you had to pay to follow Jesus? And what has been the reward? What do you think it will be?
Taking it Home:
Read and meditate on Luke 14:25-35 and Luke 9:23-26. Have a long conversation with Jesus on what this means for your life.