Text: Matthew 16:21-28
As Jesus fulfilled His earthly ministry, everywhere He went a crowd gathered. Many were intrigued by His teaching and impressed with His miracles. Similarly today, there are still many people who follow Jesus like fans in the crowd, waiting to see what He will do next. But Jesus calls us out from merely being a fan and invites us to be a devoted follower instead. He shows us in Matthew 16 that the cost of discipleship is great, but the rewards are far greater. We invite you to listen to this message today to consider: Are you a follower of Jesus? Are you willing to pay the cost? There is great reward awaiting those who can emphatically answer with a resounding ‘Yes!’