cost of discipleship
The Rich Man and the Cost of Discipleship: What Do You Treasure Most? (Mark 10:17–31)
In Mark 10:17–31, a rich man asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Jesus exposes the grip of wealth on the heart and invites him into wholehearted discipleship. This encounter challenges us to examine what we value most—and whether we trust Jesus enough to let go.
Take Up Your Cross: The Cost of Following Jesus (Mark 8:31–38)
In Mark 8:31–38, Jesus reveals that following Him means embracing sacrifice, not avoiding it. He predicts His suffering, rebukes Peter’s resistance, and calls every disciple to deny self and take up the cross. True life, Jesus teaches, is found by losing it for His sake.
Jesus Calls Us to Carry Our Cross: The Cost and Glory of Discipleship
Matthew 16:24–28 reminds us of the time Jesus calls us to carry our cross and follow him in our daily lives. Following Jesus isn’t about comfort—it’s about commitment. In Matthew 16:24–28, Jesus tells His disciples the true cost of discipleship: deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. It’s a radical call, but one that […]