Jesus Said What? Part 2
May 4, 2025
Lead Pastor Paul Castelli
Jesus Said What Part 2
Luke 9:59–60 NIV
59 He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
Luke 9:57–62 NIV
57 As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”
58 Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”
59 He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
61 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.”
62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
Delayed Obedience is Disobedience
James 4:17 NLT
17 Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.
Obedience Does Not Come With Excuses
The Kingdom is Worth the Sacrifice
What are you delaying that Jesus already asked of you?
Following Jesus is more than just believing or attending, following Jesus is about surrender, obedience and transformation.
Next Steps
- I will accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
- I will instantly obey by
- I will share this and invite
- I will memorize James 4:17 NLT
Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.