Three potential disciples and the true nature of discipleship I. The Rash Resolution [Impetuous]—count the cost! II. The Entangled Resolution [Procrastinating] A. The challenge—"Follow Me!" B. The Resolution 1. "'Lord, allow me first'" 2. "'to go and bury my father'"—three temptations a. A discipleship-at-large, and not closing with Christ b. To put off following Christ 'til a more convenient time c. Family duties trumping our duty to Christ C. The response 1. "'Allow the dead to bury their own dead'" 2. "'But go and publish abroad the kingdom of God'" Application A. Are you putting anything above commitment to Jesus? 1. Your family? 2. Your career? 3. Your money? B. Are you putting off being committed to Christ? C. Put your trust in Christ's grace 1. His grace is necessary and sufficient 2. He is the one who gave first priority to the preaching of the gospel and the spread of the kingdom