Luke 14:15-35

Published: Aug. 14, 2011, 10 a.m.

RVSPAugust 14, 2011Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 14:15-35.Vs. 15-17: RSVP\u2026invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous. Luke 14:13App: RSVP to the wedding supper of the LambThe Spirit and the bride say, \u201cCome!\u201d And let him who hears say, \u201cCome!\u201d Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17Vs. 18-20: ExcusesApp: Are you avoiding God\u2019s final call?Vs. 21-24: The table will be full.The Host = GodThe first invited = the JewsThe poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame = you and meVs. 23: Make them = compel We are therefore Christ\u2019s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ\u2019s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2Corinthians 5:20App: How do we give life to others? Vs 25-33: Counting the cost of a Christ-followerMy command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12Term \u201cChristian\u201d used 3 times in entire Bible.Term \u201cDisciple\u201d used 264 times in just Gospels and Acts.Marks of a Disciple:1.(Vs. 26) loves Christ more than anything: essentially more than his own life. 2.(Vs. 27) has identified with the suffering and death of Christ.App: Count the cost.3. (Vs 34) is salty.App: Will you be a disciple? What is His Spirit saying to you this morning?