Intro: Following Jesus is like...

Mark 3: 13-19 The key difference between Western v. Eastern learning

Luke 14:26 Not actively but comparatively

The picture of Jesus in the Gospel (Matt 13:44): He is Someone worth more than everything else.

Two disciples of Jesus to emulate...

A principle to remember: It takes ___ to love ___.

A prayer to offer: “Father, grant me power from the Holy Spirit to love the Son of God like you love him.” - John 17: 26