In this episode, we move from the joy of God’s open invitation to the sobering reality of discipleship. After telling the Parable of the Great Banquet, Jesus shifts the conversation from being invited to what it actually means to follow Him.

This passage is bold, uncomfortable, and deeply clarifying. Jesus refuses half-hearted followers. He calls us to examine our loyalties, our priorities, and the sacrifices we’re actually willing to make for the sake of the Kingdom.

We’ll unpack:
✨ Why Jesus uses extreme language like “hate” to describe the level of devotion He requires
✨ What “carrying your cross” meant in the first century—and what it means for us now
✨ What the two parables (the builder and the king) teach us
✨ Why discipleship is impossible without surrender
✨ What Jesus means when He warns that “salt that loses its flavor is worthless”

Jesus offers life, purpose, and belonging—but He also demands everything.

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