Luke 14:26
Dive deep into a seemingly harsh verse from Luke 14. Is Jesus really asking us to hate our families? Explore the surprising truth behind this verse, and discover the freedom of loving God and neighbor without excuses.
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: Say What?: Jesus Said What? - Hate Family
At first glance, when Jesus says to “hate” our family, what does it sound like He’s telling us to do?
Read Luke 14:12-33. What does Jesus really mean by this?
What are some excuses you make to not follow God completely or not love your neighbor completely?
In the sermon and in Luke 14, Jesus encourages us to count the cost. Can you think of Jesus and count the ways that He has loved you? How does that make loving God and neighbor easier?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Let’s rediscover the beauty of God's uncomplicated gift of salvation and how it frees us to joyfully participate in His work.
We often get in our own way, making salvation, giving, and all the ways God is involved in our lives more complicated than they need to be. Keep it simple; Jesus has saved you.
Stewardship can be something that we overcomplicate. Keep it Simple; Jesus has saved you.