Luke 14:25-33
- Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary & sermons.
- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
- Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit
- Vision II.2, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- I.III.5, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- III.15, VII.12, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- Chapter XII, On Idolatry, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter XI, Scorpiace, Tertullian (c. 213)
- On the Lord's Prayer -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
- Chapter XIII, Historia Calamitatusm: The Story of My Misfortunes, Pierre Abélard / Peter Abelard, c. 1140.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "Even those affections which are in themselves worthy of praise and commendation must be controlled and kept in order, so that godliness may have the upper hand and have preeminence."
- From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary (c. 1700).
- "Though the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, yet they all bear their cross, and must bear it in the way of duty."
- From
Wesley's
Notes.
John Wesley
(1703-1791).
- "How numerous are his children and servants!"
- Count the Cost, from The Poor Man's Portions, Robert Hawker, c. 1800.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The
People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- "The Christian is the salt of the earth; the savour is the spirit of self-sacrifice; if it is wanting his life is worthless."
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
- Radical Gratitude, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
"First
Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary" Pentecost 15,
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "This passage offends against the values which most people hold dear."
-
Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
- "On one hand, Jesus makes it very difficult to be his disciple. It will cost us everything and we need to know the cost before 'jumping' in. On the other hand, Jesus may be making it impossible to be his disciple on our own abilities? When we confess, 'I can't,' then we are open for God's 'I can.'"
- The Cost of Discipleship, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
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"Counting the Cost," Alyce McKenzie, Faith Forward, Patheos,
2010.
- "We are to count the cost before we commit."
-
"Tower Building and Bible Software," Mary Hinkle Shore, Pilgrim
Preaching, 2010.
- "Is Jesus like the guy who didn't do his math right before starting on that tower? Is he the neighbor with all the big ideas and whose yard is usually just a mass of plywood, mud and tarps?"
- "Fearful and Wonderful and Ordinary," Patrack J. Willson, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
-
Holy Textures, Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours,
Luke 14:25-33, David Ewart, 2010.
- "So at a minimum these sayings of Jesus ought to draw us up short. Cause us to reflect how much the choices we have already made are costing us - and our planet; and to consider whether the costs of following Jesus might be a better investment."
-
Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, progressive involvement,
2010.
- "'Hate' should be understood in the contest of the first-century middle-eastern world. It is not so much an emotional position, but a matter of honor and shame..."
-
"Thin
the Crowd," Doug Pagitt, The Hardest Question, 2010.
- "What does this story tell you about your story and the story of Jesus that are perhaps different than you assumed?"
-
Reflection on Luke 14:25-33, Kenneth E. Kovacs, Lectionary
Homiletics Sample, 2010.
- "Luke?s explication of discipleship found in this text will probably stand in sharp contrast, no doubt, to the way most Christians seek to be faithful to their calling."
- "A Vision So Old It Looks New," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Luke 14:25-33)
-
Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion,
Luke 14:25-33, Wesley White. "A place of
conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
- "None of you can continue learning or growing in experience of G*D through me if you allow your possessions to possess you."
- Laterally Luke, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
- Wellspring of the Gospel, Ordinary 23, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
-
"Kiss It
Good-bye!"
Expository Essay,
Dr. William R. Long.
Part 2.
- "We really do have an "extreme" Jesus speaking to us in this passage. And, Luke is aware of this "extreme" Jesus, as he has Jesus then give us two little parables about "counting the costs" before engaging in a venture."
-
"Count the Cost,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
- "Has my faith progressed beyond worshipping comfortably with Christians to going out to the lost and vulnerable? If my faith doesn?t reach out beyond the walls of my church, then I have yet to count the cost. I am the man who 'began to build and was not able to finish.'"
-
"What Makes a
Disciple?" Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic
Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family
Activity, Support Materials.
- "List the qualities that define someone as a Christian. What is the most important quality? Why?"
- "The Cost of Being a Disciple," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
- Articles & Background:
- "But to Bring a Sword," wikipedia.
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"Global Poverty: Beyond Utopian Visions," Thomas E. Phillips, (other resources at)
- "The crisis of poverty in the world?s largest cities, which is growing exponentially worse in the new era of globalization, should overwhelm us. However, it should not paralyze us. Scripture may not offer an easy answer, but it does provide a consistent moral imperative."
-
"The Family in the Jesus Movement," Santiago Guijarro, Biblical
Theology Bulletin, 2004.
- "The purpose of this study is to explore the possible continuity between the Jesus movement before Jesus' death and the movement of his disciples after his resurrection in their attitude towards the family."
-
"Family Values?" The
Rev. Kenneth W. Collins, Ken Collins' Web Site.
- "The contrast between our love for Jesus and our love for our natural families is exaggerated in order to drive the point home..."
-
"The Family in the Bible," James A. Sanders, Biblical Theology
Bulletin, 2002.
- "That was a gauntlet thrown at the feet of those who claimed that one could not leave the family or clan into which one was born from his mother's womb, which is still the case in the non-Western world today."
-
"The
Tension between Poverty and Possessions in the Gospel of Luke,"
John Sheila Galligan, Spirituality Today, Spring 1985.
- "No fanatic about renunciation of possessions, Jesus nevertheless warned us that they could hinder our being open to the Kingdom and that we have to use them for others welfare."
-
"How
to Be a Disciple," Dallas Willard. Adapted from The Divine Conspiracy:
Rediscovering our Hidden Life in God. Reprinted in The Christian Century,
1998. At Religion OnLine.
- "To be a disciple of Jesus is, crucially, to be learning from Jesus how to do your job as Jesus himself would do it. New Testament language for this is to do it "in the name" of Jesus."
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Brisson, Carson, "Luke 14:25-27,
Between Text and Sermon" Interpretation, 2007.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Derrett, J. Duncan M., "Nisi Dominus
Aedificaverit Domum: Towers and Wars (Luke 14:28-32)," Novum
Testamentum, 1977.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Hauerwas, Stanley, "Hating Mothers as the Way to
Peace," Journal for Preachers, 1988. (Sermon)
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Samra, James G.,
"A Biblical View of Discipleship," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2003.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Wollenberg, Bruce, "Summoned," The Christian
Century, 2004.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Brisson, Carson, "Luke 14:25-27,
Between Text and Sermon" Interpretation, 2007.
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- "Who Are We Without Our Stuff?" the Rev. Laura Mariko Cheifetz, Day 1, 2010.
- "Discipleship Is Demanding!" the Rev. Dr. Leslie Holmes, Day 1, 2007.
- "The Cost of Discipleship," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- "No Joy for Those Unwilling to Accept the Cost," the Rev. John Thomas, Day 1, 2004.
- "Sticker Shock!" John Jewell, 1998.
- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily:
- With Children:
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Connections: Luke 14:25-33 and The Story Blanket. Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
- "Cost of Discipleship," Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's Church.
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"Counting the Cost,"
- "What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
- "A Costly Business," David Winfield, dramatix.
- "The Missions Drama," Matthew Pole, Christian Drama and Mime.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, Luke 14:30, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 14:25-33, Luke 14:25-33 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Luke 14:25-33 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Luke 14:33. The Cyber Hymnal.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Luke
